World Cup 2026: Canada and the United States Open Their Home Campaigns in North America
After Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over South Africa, the tournament continues Friday with another busy day in North America. The focus shifts to the two other host nations, Canada and the United States, both of whom will play their first matches of the competition.
Canada hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina at 10:00 p.m. local time at BMO Field in Toronto. The Canadian squad is expected to feature Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies and Kyle Larin, who is also a teammate of Daniel Peretz at Southampton.
Several hours later, at 4:00 a.m. Israel time, the United States meets Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Americans are set to rely on players including Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman, Tanner McKennie and Christian Pulisic.
The article says the previous day featured a dramatic opening day, ending with South Korea against the Czech Republic, and suggests Friday should bring plenty of action as the two remaining host countries begin their World Cup journeys.
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