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Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener

Al Jazeera Saturday 13 June 2026, 04:06 UTC 1 min read
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Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match. The draw gives the hosts their first ever point at the global tournament. Both sides were spurned on by mass fan rallies in Toronto.

Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener Canada and Bosnia fight out historic World Cup opener Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1–1 draw in their World Cup opening match. The draw gives the hosts their first ever point at the global tournament. Both sides were spurned on by mass fan rallies in Toronto. Published On 13 Jun 2026
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