Preview Canada - Bosnia & Herzegovina: World Cup Group B opener
Bosnia celebrating their World Cup qualification, Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are preparing to kick off their World Cup campaigns as they are set to face each other in Group B.

The Reds will go into the game with the home advantage with the game to be played at BMO Field in Toronto.

Whilst Bosnia head coach Sergej Barbarez wasn't expecting his team to qualify for this World Cup, the lack of heavyweights in the group as well as the expanded format will make them feel like a place in the knockouts could be possible.

Team News

Canada

Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is a doubt for the game.

FOTO: Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munich goes down with an injury during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Eintracht Frankfurt, Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images

The 25-year-old has been struggling with a hamstring injury since the start of May and it remains to be seen if he'll be fit for Canada's opening game or not.

Meanwhile, Nice defender Moïse Bombito could be removed from the squad as he continues to struggle for fitness after breaking his leg back in October.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has been struggling with a shoulder injury he picked up in Bosnia's win over Italy to send them to the World Cup, however, he has returned to training ahead of their game against Canada and could feature.

FOTO: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia, Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

Hoffenheim striker Haris Tabakovic has reportedly been training separately from the squad due to an ankle injury and tomorrow's game (Friday, June 12) may come too soon for him.

Likely lineups

Canada

Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Millar, David, Larin

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Tahirovic, Gigovic, Alajbegovic, Demirovic, Lukic

Key Players

Canada - Jonathan David

In the absence of Davies, Canada's player to watch for this game is Jonathan David.

FOTO: Jonathan David celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League football match between Lille LOSC and Real Madrid in 2024, Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images

The Juventus striker has endured a tough first season in Turin, scoring only six league goals as his team finished a disappointing 6th place in Serie A, however, David has continued to score on the international stage, scoring seven in his last 16 for The Reds.

David is most well known for his time at Lille in which he scored 106 goals over a five year period and that elite goalscoring level could be what helps his team defeat Bosnia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Kerim Alajbegovic

Red Bull Salzburg winger Kerim Alajbegovic could be set to announce himself on the world stage as he prepares to face Canada.

FOTO: Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores the team's fifth penalty in the penalty shoot out in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia, Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

The 18-year-old has enjoyed a fine season for Red Bull Salzburg, scoring 13 and assisting four, which has seen some of Europe's top clubs take an interest in him.

The winger has an impressive shot volume, averaging 3.1 shots per game, helping him hit his impressive goal tally this season and could prove an issue for the Canadian backline.

Match Details

Where is the game being played?

The game is being held at BMO Field in Toronto.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is at 8pm BST.

How can I watch?

The game can be watched live on BBC One.