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In pictures: Co-host Canada takes centre stage at World Cup opener against Bosnia

A picture gallery of the pomp and festivities around Canada's first match in the World Cup.

By Associated Press Published: 2026-06-12T23:25:00+04:00 1 min read
Pyrotechnics go off during the opening ceremonies before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Picture credit: AP
Pyrotechnics go off during the opening ceremonies before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Picture credit: AP

Toronto: Canada makes World Cup history in Toronto, hosting its first home match as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headline the opening ceremony.

Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Alanis Morisette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Alanis Morisette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Jessie Reyez, left, and Elyanna, perform during the opening ceremony prior to group B World Cup game. Picture credit: AP
Jessie Reyez, left, and Elyanna, perform during the opening ceremony prior to group B World Cup game. Picture credit: AP
Singers Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream, from left, perform during the opening ceremony. Picture credit: AP
Singers Sanjoy, Nora Fatehi and Vegedream, from left, perform during the opening ceremony. Picture credit: AP
Jessie Reyez, right, and Elyanna, perform during the opening ceremony prior to group B World Cup soccer action between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Picture credit: AP
Jessie Reyez, right, and Elyanna, perform during the opening ceremony prior to group B World Cup soccer action between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Picture credit: AP
Bosnia fans cheer before the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Bosnia fans cheer before the World Cup Group B match. Picture credit: AP
Canadian fans cheer for their team ahead of the game. Picture credit: AP
Canadian fans cheer for their team ahead of the game. Picture credit: AP