Canada set for World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on home soil
Canada opens its first home World Cup match with Alphonso Davies out injured and more than 45,000 fans expected at BMO Field, officials said.
- On Friday, the Canadian men's soccer team plays its first-ever home World Cup match at Toronto Stadium against Bosnia-Herzegovina in a historic opener for the co-host nation.
- Injuries to left back Alphonso Davies, centre-back Moise Bombito, and midfielder Ismael Kone have created roster uncertainty as Canada enters after recent friendlies against Uzbekistan and Ireland.
- The 65th-ranked Bosnians play a physical brand of soccer and rely on 40-year-old striker Edin Dzeko, despite his shoulder injury, to pose a threat.
- Maxime Crepeau starts in net, while Canadian defender Derek Cornelius emphasizes defensive focus, stating, "But then on the day, just be ready for the fight."
- Following this opener, Canada travels to Vancouver for Group B matches against Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24, seeking their first tournament victory.
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The hosts failed to secure their first World Cup victory. The opening Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina was highly anticipated. The Maple Leafs, in front of their home crowd, were looking to secure their first historic victory since their World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, the strong Balkan team was eager to prove that their appearance at the major football forum was no fluke. RBC-Ukraine reports on the game and its outcome, ci…
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Away from Toronto Stadium, fans gather to watch Canada's 'historic' World Cup game
A banquet hall kilometres away from Toronto's World Cup stadium roared with excitement this afternoon as Bosnia-Herzegovina scored the first goal against Canada in the tournament's first match on Canadian soil.
Laura Wontorra and Mats Hummels report about Canada's game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Then it comes to an unexpected moment.
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