2026 World Cup Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Viewing and Broadcast Guide

Updated: 2026-06-17 | Live data is subject to official announcements

In their opening match of 2026 World Cup Group B, Canada’s men’s team faced Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on June 12, finishing in a 1-1 draw. For the hosts, the taste of this home opener was bittersweet: they fell behind in the first half when they conceded from a corner in the 21st minute, and chased the game until the 78th minute, when substitute Cyle Larin equalised to earn the team’s first-ever World Cup point. Canada have now reached the World Cup three times and are still searching for their first win. If you missed this one, or are getting ready to follow Canada’s next two home matches, this piece pulls together what has already happened and how to watch from here.

Across the match Canada had the better of the possession and were not outplayed, but their finishing was less efficient than hoped. Bosnia and Herzegovina were clearly more threatening from set pieces: in the 21st minute Sead Kolašinac flicked on the first ball at a corner and Jovo Lukić headed it home, which was also Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first-ever World Cup goal. In the second half Canada kept up the pressure and came close to scoring in the 53rd minute, only to be denied right on the goal line; the coaching staff then brought on forward Larin, and about two minutes after coming on he equalised in the 78th minute, securing a precious point for Canada. The match ended 1-1, with both teams on 1 point.

Taking 1 point from the opener is not a bad result for Canada’s qualification prospects, but it is not ideal either—the next two matches against Qatar and Switzerland will directly decide whether they can squeeze into the knockout rounds. For fans living in Canada, or just happening to travel in Canada this summer, the focus has really shifted to the next two home games in Vancouver. Canada’s group stage this time spans the two host cities of Toronto and Vancouver: the opener was in Toronto, and the next two both move to BC Place in Vancouver, meaning Vancouver fans get to watch two Canada home matches back to back.

The four teams in Group B are Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland; the other group matches not involving Canada are scheduled in U.S. cities such as Los Angeles (Inglewood SoFi Stadium) and Seattle (Lumen Field). One reminder: kick-off times and TV broadcast windows are occasionally tweaked, so before buying tickets or planning your trip, always go by FIFA’s official schedule and venue announcements.

On the broadcast side, Bell Media has acquired the rights for this World Cup in Canada, and all 104 matches will air in Canada. In English, TSN is the core with all 104 matches live; in French, RDS carries the full slate live; and every Canada match will be broadcast on free-to-air CTV (Noovo in French), while streaming is available via the CTV App, TSN App / TSN+, RDS digital platforms, and CTV’s Crave, with some content also integrated into Amazon Prime Video. For those who only want to watch Canada, the simplest approach is to lock onto CTV, without having to study TSN’s various sub-channels for a single match. If you are in Taiwan or outside Canada, these platforms are mostly geo-restricted, so please watch via the legal broadcaster announced in your area.

For those thinking of attending the June 18 match in person, take note: Canada’s next two home games are both at BC Place in Vancouver, and this indoor stadium with a retractable roof is largely unaffected by weather, making for a relatively comfortable viewing experience. For transport, public transit is strongly recommended—BC Place is close to a SkyTrain station, and on match days the surrounding roads and parking will be very tight, while TransLink usually adds extra service for major events. Allow plenty of time to get in, too, as World Cup-level security checks are stricter than usual pro-league games, and the items you can bring in (bag sizes, etc.) are subject to the venue’s official announcements. As for accommodation, demand in Vancouver spikes during the event and prices run high, so if you are going in person, book as early as possible; ticket prices and purchase channels should always go by FIFA’s official ticketing website—don’t use dubious resale channels, or you may end up with an invalid ticket. In my own experience, if you were already planning to come to Vancouver this summer, combining the football with a city itinerary actually flows very well—downtown, Stanley Park and Granville Island are all close to BC Place, and you can refer to our Vancouver travel guide to plan along the way.

Overall, the opening draw keeps Canada’s qualification hopes alive, but the two matches against Qatar and Switzerland (both at BC Place in Vancouver) are the truly decisive ones. For the latest standings and results, we suggest going directly to the announcements from FIFA’s official match centre.