Canada is set to host the opening match of the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The event is highlighting the increasing popularity of soccer in Canada, where youth participation in the sport has surpassed that of hockey and other sports, according to a report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed optimism about the team's momentum leading into the tournament during a press conference on June 11, 2026, in Toronto.
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Canada Hosts World Cup Opener Against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Canada will host the opening match of the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The event underscores the rising popularity of soccer in Canada, with youth participation in the sport now exceeding that of hockey, as reported by Jumpstart.
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Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
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