Co-hosts Canada will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by playing against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B match, marking their first-ever World Cup encounter. Canada, qualifying as a tournament host, finds itself in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. This will be only Canada’s third appearance in a global showpiece event, with their previous participations being in Mexico in 1986 and Qatar in 2022.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, after a 12-year wait, secured their second World Cup appearance in a thrilling manner by overcoming Wales and Italy, including winning two shootouts to book a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Established in 1993 following the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Bosnia previously reached the play-offs for the 2010 South Africa World Cup but fell short against Portugal. They later directly qualified for the 2014 Brazil World Cup, achieving a remarkable eighth position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking at that time.
For viewers in India interested in watching the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match live, Zee5 platform and app will provide live streaming and telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, requiring a subscription. Additionally, Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels will broadcast the live coverage of the tournament in India.
