Canada avoided becoming just the second World Cup host nation to lose their tournament opener as they scored late to earn a point from their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The USA gets its World Cup campaign started with an exquisite performance, defeating Paraguay in Southern California.

Ghana officials have appealed Canada’s decision to refuse midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while he awaits trial on rape charges.

Canada hosted the second of the 2026 World Cup's three opening ceremonies before the team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, with a star-studded cast on hand to celebrate the nation's first World Cup match.

Canada and Qatar meet on Thursday with Group B finely poised, setting up a compelling clash in Vancouver where victory would allow ​either side to claim three vital points and break ahead in ‌the World Cup standings.

Those not with tickets convened in parks, community centres, pubs, campuses and anywhere they could for watch parties from coast to coast to cheer on The Reds at the first men’s World Cup played in this country.