FIFA World Cup 2026 live updates: Canada and Bosnia

FIFA World Cup 2026 live updates: Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina tie ahead of U.S. debut

The U.S. men’s national team squares off with Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET, while Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina tied at 1-1 in the earlier match.

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Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers among the stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match

Cyle Larin’s goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada today, it gave a bunch of Canadian celebrities a reason to stomp and shout.

“Deadpool” star and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds, NHL standout Connor McDavid and actor Mike Myers were among the Canadian stars spotted among the announced 43,002 fans at BMO Field for the first men’s World Cup match on Canadian soil.

Myers sported a Canada jersey and a red bucket hat.

“Mike Myers was here? Oh sweet,” Canada coach Jesse Marsch said. “I saw (music producer) Boi-1da on the TV at one point. I know that there’s a lot of different people that are enjoying the World Cup in Canada, but my job, I’m focused, so lasered in on just making sure that we can give the country a team to be proud of.”

Pulisic not letting pressure get to him

When the U.S. men’s national team opens its World Cup bid on Friday in Los Angeles, all eyes will be on Christian Pulisic. The 27-year-old star is widely considered the most talented American player of his generation and — right or wrong — tasked with delivering the best result in the history of the country this summer on home soil.

He says he’s not letting that pressure get to him.

“I think no matter what, wherever you’re playing, in the World Cup there’s pressure,” Pulisic, nicknamed “Captain America,” told NBC News in February at his professional club AC Milan’s training facility. “I’m just going to try to live in the moment and enjoy the best I can.”

Christian Pulisic. Richard Heathcote / FIFA via Getty Images

How Paraguay and U.S. have fared at the World Cup

Today's Group D matchup in Inglewood, California, is the first time Paraguay and the U.S. have played one another in the World Cup since the very first tournament, in 1930. That year, Bert Patenaude scored a hat trick for the U.S. in a 3-0 win. It remains tied for the largest margin of victory in the U.S. team's World Cup history.

Overall in World Cup play, the U.S. is 9-20-8. Paraguay is 7-10-10.

U.S. star Weston McKennie’s earliest World Cup memory was at a fast-food restaurant

Weston McKennie describes this season of his life as “challenging and maturing,” focusing on “growing day to day and year to year” on and off the pitch.

“Just bettering my game and bettering my life outside. Trying to stay true to my values and whatnot,” the 27-year-old midfielder tells TODAY.com ahead of the World Cup.

It’s a major moment in the athlete’s life as he and the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team compete in the global soccer tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The World Cup kicks off June 11, but the national team will have its first game today against Paraguay in Los Angeles, which is expected to be an emotional and pride-filled moment for McKennie.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina can thank Sead Kolašinac for its 1-1 tie

Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Sead Kolašinac might have had the biggest impact of the day, as the country tied Canada 1-1. In the first half, Kolašinac made a subtly brilliant play on a Bosnia-Herzegovina corner kick. As the ball curled into the box, Kolašinac headed the ball onward to his teammate, Jovo Lukić, who headed it again, this time into the back of the net.

Then in the second half, clinging to a 1-0 lead, Canada was threatening inside the Bosnia-Herzegovina box, and the ball was rolling free, heading toward the net, when Kolašinac made a quick move and cleared it off the crossbar.

Kolašinac helped set up a goal and save another. Nice day's work.

Get to know Cyle Larin, Canada’s goalscorer

Larin came on for Canada as a substitution in the second half and scored its lone goal today. He also had a few other chances in the second half.

Born in Brampton, Ontario, to a Jamaican family, Larin has spent some time in the States, playing college soccer at UConn and playing for Orlando City in the MLS.

He currently plays for Southampton, with whom he’s scored nine goals in 22 appearances. He's also now scored 31 goals in 91 matches for the Canadian national team.

Final: Canada 1, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1

Fun match between one of the three hosts, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Jovo Lukić opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Cyle Larin equalized in the 78th.

Canada largely had control, controlling possession for 61% of the action and winning in expected goals 1.25 to 0.98. But Bosnia-Herzegovina held strong to force the draw.

Almost a goal in the final minute!

Canada had a late chance in the box, but a Cyle Larin shot was blocked by a defender, preventing a go-ahead goal.

Can either team break the 1-1 tie?

There are 10 minutes to go in the second half, and we should be looking at a fun finish as the teams have traded major chances for much of the last 35 minutes.

What a strike from Cyle Larin, who ties this match with a strong right-footed shot from the top of the box that deflected off a defender and into the bottom-right corner of the net.

Larin had just subbed into the game a few minutes prior.

Back-and-forth action continues into hydration break

Both sides continue to put pressure on each other. The score in expected goals is now 0.94 for Canada and 0.97 for Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Canadians continue to dominate possession.

Watch: this incredible goal-saving clearance for Bosnia-Herzegovina

Early in the second half, Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Sead Kolašinac made an incredible play to preserve a 1-0 lead for his team.

Afternoon shadows creeping across the Toronto field

If you've been watching this Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match from the start, you could track the movement of the shadow line across the field. Canada just had a chance in front of the Bosnia-Herzegovina net, right around that shadow line on the field, and couldn't get a clean pass or shot off in the box. Wonder if the sun will come into play at some point.

Lots of action through the first 15 minutes of the second half

We’ve seen collisions, corner kicks, balls hit the crossbar and free runs at the goal through the early going of this second half. Both sides have come out looking much less tentative compared with the first 45 minutes.

Best chance yet for Canada, followed by a near goal

A rogue ball in the box was deflected by a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender and hit the crossbar.

Moments later, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Ermedin Demirović was on a run in the box, but Canada’s goalkeeper prevented him from getting a shot on goal.

Multiple players down after collision

Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj and Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi were both on the ground for quite a while after a collision in the top of the box. Vasilj appeared to take the brunt of the collision, but he recovered well enough to take the ensuing goal kick.

Jovo Lukić sorprende a Canadá y pone el 1-0 para Bosnia-Herzegovina

El jugador apareció en el área para enviar el balón al fondo de la red durante un córner. Gran gol del conjunto europeo.

Can Canada find an equalizer on its home turf?

Famous Canadian Ryan Reynolds on hand in Toronto to watch Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

The Canadian American actor is, of course, a co-owner of Wrexham, the Welsh soccer club. He knows his soccer, and he might not be happy after watching Canada in that first half.

Coincidentally, Alanis Morissette, the Canadian singer and Reynolds' former partner, sang the Canadian national anthem before the match.

Halftime: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1, Canada 0

Bosnia-Herzegovina enters halftime with a 1-0 lead thanks to Jovo Lukić’s goal in the 21st minute.

Canada has dominated possession, controlling the ball for 66% of the action.

Bosnia-Herzegovina has an advantage in quality of chances, though, leading in expected goals 0.77 to 0.66.

Yellow card for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Ermedin Demirović

An overeager tackle by Demirović leads to Bosnia-Herzegovina’s first card of the tourney.

A trio of Canada corners go nowhere

Jonathan David tried to hit a bicycle kick off a corner, but it bounced out of bounds off a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender with no harm.

Canada had another corner right after, but couldn’t capitalize on that either.

A third one also failed to lead to a shot on goal.

Missed chance for Tani Oluwaseyi

Oluwaseyi had space on the right side of the box, but his shot sailed over the left side of the goal on what was Canada’s best chance of the match so far.

Canada getting more aggressive 30 minutes in

Now trailing by a goal, Canada has ticked up its aggression as the team looks for an equalizer in the first half.

Goal! Bosnia-Herzegovina takes the lead!

Bosnia-Herzegovina is in the lead after an incredible set piece. A corner kick led to two headers, the second of which bounced off Jovo Lukić into the back of the net. It was his first goal in international competition.

Nice save by Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj

A cross into the box bounced its way to Canada’s Jonathan David, but his shot on goal was stonewalled by Vasilj.

Canada has the edge in possession, but Bosnia-Herzegovina leads in expected goals. Neither side is dominating.

Yellow card for Canada’s Alistair Johnston

His sliding tackle was deemed too rough, and now we have our first card of the day.

Near chance for Bosnia-Herzegovina

A free kick lobbed into the box led to a scoring chance for Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the shot from the top of the box sailed over the net.

Nothing for Canada off early corner

Canada had a corner kick in the second minute, but the team failed to get a shot on goal before the ball was cleared to the other side of the field.

Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina have kicked off!

Canada kicked off and we are underway.

National anthems being played, kickoff moments away

Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina is about to start. Turn on Peacock and Telemundo!

Here are the starting 11s for Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

Ghana’s Partey out of Panama game after visa refused, FIFA says

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in their World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to enter Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.

“FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government,” FIFA said in a statement to Reuters.

“FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas.”

The Canadian government did not immediately respond to an email query from Reuters.

Partey is with the rest of the Ghana squad in Boston and will be eligible to play in their subsequent Group L matches against England in the city and against Croatia in Philadelphia.

The 32-year-old Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder who now plays for Villarreal, faces allegations of rape and sexual assault in the United Kingdom. He has denied the charges.

Toronto opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Canada

Nora Fatehi performs during the opening ceremony. Ezra Shaw / FIFA via Getty Images

Canada will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto's opening match today.

Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair hopes to fulfill a childhood goal at the World Cup

Long before Dayne St. Clair was stopping goals, he was setting them.

St. Clair helped Canada enter the conversation, making his second consecutive World Cup appearance with the team. Getting there might not have been possible had it not been for a conversation he had years prior, when Jerry Pennant suggested he become a goalkeeper.

St. Clair, a defender on his club team at the time, began training with Pennant to play keeper and soon made it his primary position. Pennant said he had to compete against six other goalkeepers in his age group.

“At one point in time, he was ranked as sixth and seventh,” Pennant said. “And over the years, he had to put in the work to propel above the rest.”

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults.

The sport is so popular it has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity that helps low-income youth play organized sports. It said half the nation’s youth participate in organized soccer.

Reece was one of many locals sporting Canada soccer gear yesterday ahead of their nation’s World Cup opener today against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

“Wish I had tickets to the game tomorrow, but I don’t,” Reece said. “I’m going to a game in Vancouver. It was cheaper to get a ticket out there.”

Is Canada about to have a soccer moment?

“It already has a good hold in this country in terms of participation. I think we all expect that to grow. These tournaments inspire so many next-generation people to find their heroes, play the game,” said Christina Linz, president of the women’s Northern Super League. “I think (it) will really draw those emotional connections.”

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Trump will not attend U.S. team’s World Cup opener

President Donald Trump will not be in attendance when the United States opens its World Cup competition against Paraguay tonight.

That was confirmed by Andrew Giuliani, the CEO of the World Cup task force, in an interview with a radio station in the United Kingdom.

“He’s not going to end up attending the opening game,” Giuliani told TalkSport yesterday. “As we’ve said, his scheduling is tight. But I know he’s going to be engaged throughout this World Cup.”

He needs to be in Washington, D.C., later this weekend. He is hosting the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday, his 80th birthday.

While it is uncommon for a head of state from a host country to miss the nation’s World Cup opener, it is not unprecedented. President Claudia Sheinbaum of co-host Mexico was not in attendance yesterday when her nation defeated South Africa 2-0. The Mexican government held a contest to give away Sheinbaum’s seat.

The U.S. delegation will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. The State Department confirmed its attendance in a news release earlier this week.

Giuliani, the son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he wasn’t sure when Trump would make an appearance.

“Having known President Trump for now 30 years, what I can tell you is: expect the unexpected. Always expect a cliffhanger with him,” Giuliani said. “Throughout the course of this tournament, it wouldn’t surprise me if we see him engage more and more with the World Cup.”

A sports fan, Trump has attended several big events while president, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden earlier this week. He was met with a chorus of boos.

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Canada’s World Cup hopes may hinge on the health of Alphonso Davies

Canada is more known for hockey than soccer, but don’t get it twisted — this is a legitimate World Cup squad that could surprise this summer. Alphonso Davies, one of the best defensive players in the world, is a major reason why. The 25-year-old began his career with the MLS’ Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was the first player born in the 2000s to play in a game.

In 2019, he made the move to the Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich for a then-record MLS transfer fee and helped deliver a Champions League title just one year later. He’s been a star for the perennial European powers ever since.

Davies will be integral at left back for Canada … if he can get on the field. A hamstring injury suffered against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal on May 6 will keep him out “several weeks,” according to the team. The setback is on top of an ACL tear he sustained in 2025 that forced him to miss most of this past season. Will that lack of recent game experience plague him in the World Cup?

Alphonso Davies of Canada controls the ball during a match against Mexico in 2025. Michael Owens / Getty Images file

How the 'Milwaukee Messi' became a World Cup hero for Bosnia, not the U.S.

One of the best young American talents will take the field at the World Cup — for Bosnia-Herzegovina. Meet Esmir Bajraktarević, the 21-year-old nicknamed the “Milwaukee Messi.”

Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, to parents born in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bajraktarević was quickly spotted by talent evaluators for his goal-scoring wizardry and drive to improve. Both qualities helped him rise through the U.S. system while playing for development teams of MLS side New England and the U.S. national team.

With his pathway to playing for the U.S. senior national team this summer unclear, however, Bajraktarević elected to represent his parents’ home country during this World Cup cycle, and he has since become a national hero back in Bosnia.

Esmir Bajraktarević scores a winning penalty kick during a World Cup qualifying match against Italy on March 31. Getty Images

During the last round of World Cup qualifying in March, Bajraktarević fired a penalty kick low and to the right to beat Italy and clinch Bosnia’s first World Cup appearance in 12 years. It was the second consecutive qualifying game that Bosnia won after equalizing with a late goal before winning on penalty kicks.

If Bajraktarević, who now plays for champions PSV in the top Dutch domestic league, thrives in the World Cup, it could spark questions of how the U.S. could not keep him in its developmental pipeline.

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Co-host Canada prepares to open tournament

In Toronto, Canada will play Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET in the first of two games today, followed by the U.S. and Paraguay at 9 p.m.

This is the first meeting ever between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina, as Canada is only making its third World Cup. These teams play in Group B, along with Qatar and Switzerland.

Canada is trying to become the first team from CONCACAF — the confederation that covers nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean — to beat a European team at the World Cup in 13 games. The last win was Mexico's 1-0 defeat of Germany in 2018.

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi works out with teammates yesterday in Toronto. Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

On the opening day of the World Cup, Mexico beat South Africa in a game with three red cards, and later South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia, 2-1.

Julián Quiñones scored quickly to put Mexico ahead.

Mexico added to its cushion in the 66th minute.

On Thursday night in Guadalajara, South Korea's tying goal was scored on a spectacular assist that set up an even better move by Hwang In-beom.

Both Mexico and South Korea now sit atop Group A with 3 points apiece. They will play each other on June 18.