Canada named forwards Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi to lead their attacking line for the World Cup Group B opener against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 16, 2026, at Toronto Stadium [1, 2]. Veteran striker Edin Dzeko, Bosnia's all-time leading scorer, will start on the bench for the match [1, 2].
Maxime Crepeau will start in goal for Canada, returning after missing the last World Cup due to a broken leg [1, 2]. Stephen Eustaquio will captain Canada with regular captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by injury [1, 2].
Canada’s starting lineup includes Crepeau, Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar, Tajon Buchanan, David, and Oluwaseyi [1, 2].
Bosnia & Herzegovina’s starting lineup is Nikola Vasilj in goal, with defenders Tarik Muharemovic, Sead Kolasinac, Benjamin Tahirovic, and midfielders Amar Dedic, Ermedin Demirovic, Ivan Basic, Amar Memic. Forward attackers include Nikola Katic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, and Jovo Lukic [1, 2]. Kolasinac, who played alongside Dzeko in the 2014 World Cup, returns to the starting XI [1, 2].
The Group B opener will kick off on June 16 at Toronto Stadium with Canada hosting Bosnia & Herzegovina [1, 2].