Canada lineup vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina: 2026 World Cup opener | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

Canada's starting XI is locked in for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday at Toronto Stadium (3 pm ET | FOX, TSN).

Les Rouges are co-hosting the World Cup and will look to start with three points in front of a raucous home crowd.

Canada

4-4-2 formation (left to right)

Canada kick off the Group Stage of their World Cup campaign with a starting XI full of current and former MLS stars, starting Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau in between the posts. 

Former MLS veteran Alistair Johnston and Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea occupy the fullback positions.

In midfield, LAFC’s Stephen Eustáquio is flanked by two other MLS alums: former CF Montréal attacker Ismaël Koné and ex-New England Revolution standout Tajon Buchanan. 

Up front, former Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi pairs with Juventus star Jonathan David.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

4-4-2 formation (left to right)

Ranked 64th in FIFA's World Rankings going into this group-stage opener, Bosnia and Herzegovina's starting XI includes former New England Revolution standout Esmir Bajraktarević.

The lineup includes former Arsenal and current Atalanta defender Saed Kolašinac and striker Ermedin Demirović, who stars with German Bundesliga side Stuttgart. 

Surprisingly, legendary Bosnian striker Edin Džeko is not in the starting XI, but will be an option for the visitors off the bench.