FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Canada v Bosnia 🇨🇦🇧🇦 | OneFootball

FIFA World Cup 26™ makes its way to Canada for the first time as the Canucks host Bosnia and Herzegovina to kick off Group B.

Here's everything you need to look out for in the third match of FIFA World Cup 26™.

Who is playing today? 👀

Jesse Marsch's men will be feeling immense pressure as the first-ever co-hosts in their tournament opener, but Canada's talent pool has developed over the last decade to deliver in this moment.

Sergej Barbarez, meanwhile, will continue to lead his side forward after Bosnia stunningly eliminated Italy in the UEFA play-offs to make it to the big stage for the second time with veteran Edin Džeko the headline act from their perspective.  

For both sides, a win on Matchday 1 will be a massive result in a Group B that will be perceived as winnable. Two underdog-style teams are going at it! Buckle up in Toronto.

Players to watch 🔥

With Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) questionable for game one due to injury, and Jonathan David (Juventus) still searching for his top form, the hosts will be ever-reliant on a different name: Ismaël Koné.

The Sassuolo central midfielder has rediscovered his form in Serie A, with manager Marsch demanding more intensity from the 23-year-old on the big stage. Koné delivered as such during Canada's final tune-up against Ireland, conducting the game with poise. He has 40 caps and four goals for the Canadians, alongside a season tally of six goals from 26 games in Italy. Is his breakout summer arriving? 

Special shoutout to Esmir Bajraktarevic (PSV Eindhoven), as well. The 21-year-old winger is an electric and direct force out wide for the Bosnians, who will look to make his mark this tournament. He registered 12 goal contributions from 38 club appearances in 2025/26.

Must-watch video 🎥

Did we mention Bajraktarevic hit the winning penalty to book Bosnia's spot in the FIFA World Cup 26™ over Italy? Just look at what it meant.

https://twitter.com/UEFAEURO/status/2039694537308737989/video/1

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Our prediction 🔮