World Cup: Canada makes its debut tonight against Bosnia, who defeated Italy. The United States plays its next match later in the night.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a highly anticipated day for two host nations. Canada plays its first match of the tournament this Friday against Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the United States takes on Paraguay later that night. The first major event is for Canada. Supported by the entire nation, the Canadian team begins its World Cup campaign on home soil against a Bosnia and Herzegovina side that arrives with a special status: having defeated Italy on the road to qualification.

Canada facing its people

For Canada, this match has special significance. As co-hosts of the tournament with the United States and Mexico, they kick off their World Cup campaign in front of their home crowd, aiming to make a strong impression right from the start. The Canada-Bosnia and Herzegovina match is scheduled for tonight, with coverage beginning at 20:50 pm on M6 and M6+. Kick-off is expected at 21 pm. This Group B fixture should set the tone for Canada's journey in a competition where the home crowd will be on high alert from the opening minutes. Bosnia and Herzegovina earned their place at the World Cup by eliminating Italy, a result that defined the qualifiers and solidified their image as a team capable of upsetting the odds. Against Canada, they will try to dampen the atmosphere and make a successful start to the tournament.

The United States expected overnight

The day continues with the other major match for the host nations: United States vs. Paraguay. The game is scheduled for 03:00 AM French time, live on beIN Sports. For the Americans, this first match is also a crucial moment. Playing in front of their home crowd, the United States wants to get off to a good start in a World Cup largely hosted on their soil. The objective is clear: to launch their tournament without a misstep and immediately meet the expectations surrounding their national team. Paraguay, on the other hand, arrives with the intention of disrupting the expected scenario. Solid, accustomed to close battles and tense matches, they represent a serious first obstacle for the United States. After the tournament's opening, this new day puts the host nations in the spotlight. Canada kicks things off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the United States takes over later that night against Paraguay. Two matches, two different atmospheres, and already significant pressure on the host nations.