Canada Begins Historic 2026 World Cup Campaign Against Bosnia : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News
Bosnia’s veteran striker returned to full training after a shoulder injury and has scored 73 goals in 148 international appearances.
- On Friday, Canada kicks off its FIFA World Cup campaign against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, with head coach Sergej Barbarez confirming striker Edin Dzeko will play after overcoming a shoulder injury.
- The Dragons embraced their underdog status after battling through European playoffs that saw them eliminate Wales and Italy on penalties before securing their spot at the tournament.
- Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Alphonso Davies will miss the opener due to injury, but Canada enters unbeaten across their last eight internationals, including a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan.
- Sportsbooks price Canada at around 54 percent to win, with a draw at 26 percent and a Bosnian victory at roughly 21 percent. Barbarez expects an intense match.
- Bosnia-Herzegovina returns to the tournament for the first time in 12 years, looking to advance past the group stage, while Canada aims to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
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"There's always a bitter taste when you're leading and concede a goal ten minutes before the end," said BiH coach Sergej Barbarez after the match with Canada.
The head coach of the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sergej Barbarez, spoke to the public for the last time before the first match at the World Cup, which he will play in Toronto against the home team of Canada (Friday 21:00 CET).
Canada Begins Historic 2026 World Cup Campaign Against Bosnia : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News
For the thousands of Canadians living in Costa Rica or passing through on vacation, tomorrow is a day circled on every calendar. At 2:00 p.m. Costa Rica time on Friday, June 12, Canada kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina at a sold-out BMO Field in Toronto, becoming the most anticipated moment in the history of Canadian football. This is a tournament unlike any other for Canada. As one of the three co-host na…
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