TORONTO (AP) — Canada makes World Cup history in Toronto, hosting its first home match as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headline the opening ceremony.
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Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Performers take part in the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Canadian singer Michael Buble performs ahead of the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Canadian singer Michael Buble performs ahead of the start of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Participants carry a moose puppet during the opening ceremonies before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Participants carry a moose puppet during the opening ceremonies before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Alanis Morissette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Alanis Morissette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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First Nation people perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
First Nation people perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Jessie Reyez and Elyanna perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Jessie Reyez and Elyanna perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Canadian fans cheer before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadian fans cheer before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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First Nation people perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
First Nation people perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Toronto Police officers interact with Bosnia fans in the stands before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Police officers interact with Bosnia fans in the stands before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic, left vies for the ball with Canada’s Richie Laryea during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic, left vies for the ball with Canada’s Richie Laryea during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) misses the ball, allowing a goal by Bosnia’s Jovo Lukic, during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (16) misses the ball, allowing a goal by Bosnia’s Jovo Lukic, during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Bosnia’s Jovo Lukic, left, celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Bosnia’s Jovo Lukic, left, celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Bosnia’s Sead Kolasinac (5) deflects the ball with his forearm on a shot from Canada’s Jonathan David (10) during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Bosnia’s Sead Kolasinac (5) deflects the ball with his forearm on a shot from Canada’s Jonathan David (10) during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Canada’s Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game with Promise David (24) during the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. ( (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
Canada’s Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game with Promise David (24) during the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. ( (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
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