Canada opens World Cup hosting role against Bosnia on Friday (opens in new tab)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, when Mexico faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, opening the first edition co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. The tournament has expanded to 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Canada starts Group B play against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday, June 12, at Toronto Stadium, also known as BMO Field, in what Soccer America described as the first World ...