- Historic kickoff: Canada hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first-ever men's World Cup match played on Canadian soil — Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto.
- Canada’s subplot: co-hosts coming off a strong Copa América (4th) but still hunting their first-ever World Cup win after appearances in 1986 and 2022 left them without a victory.
- Bosnia’s drama: reached the tournament by stunning four-time champions Italy on penalties and return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
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