World Cup LIVE blog: Canada 0-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Football
By
Robert Abong'o
| Jun 12, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup action resumes this evening as Canada take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B encounter at Toronto Stadium.
Both nations are chasing a historic milestone, with neither having recorded a World Cup victory heading into what will be the first-ever World Cup match staged in Canada. Stay with us for live coverage and updates throughout the contest.
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21' - GOAL BOSNIA! Jovo Lukic!
10’- After an energetic opening, the tempo has dipped slightly in this contest. Millar attempts to spark Canada’s attack down the left flank, but his effort only results in a throw-in for the hosts.
5’- Bosnia and Herzegovina win a free-kick on the right-hand side, which is taken short before being worked into a crossing position at the back post. However, Lukic can only direct a weak header wide of the target, failing to trouble the goalkeeper.
1’- Argentine referee Facundo Figueroa signals the start of proceedings, and this Group B encounter is officially underway!
KICK-OFF at the Toronto Stadium!
Canada have named their starting XI for their opening Group B clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Goalkeeper: Maxime Crepeau
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
Midfielders: Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar
Forwards: Jonathan David, Tani Oluwaseyi
Substitutes: Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair, Moise Bombito, Alfie Jones, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman, Ali Ahmed, Mathieu Choiniere, Marcelo Flores, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg, Promise David, Cyle Larin and Alphonso Davies.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have named their starting XI for their World Cup opener against Canada, setting up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Goalkeeper: Nikola Vasilj
Defenders: Amar Dedić, Nikola Katić, Nihad Muharemović, Sead Kolašinac (captain)
Midfielders: Amar Memić, Benjamin Tahirović, Ivan Bašić, Esmir Bajraktarević
Forwards: Ermedin Demirović, Jovo Lukić