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World Cup opening ceremony and Canada's first game set for Friday in Toronto
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World Cup opening ceremony and Canada's first game set for Friday in Toronto

From Global News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and Canada's first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina are set for Friday in Toronto.
  • Canada will host 13 games across Toronto and Vancouver, with the opening ceremony featuring multiple musical artists.
  • Canada, ranked 30th by FIFA, has a challenging history in the World Cup, having lost all previous matches without a draw.

The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup's opening ceremony and Canada's highly anticipated first game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday. Toronto will host the event, which kicks off just 90 minutes after the ceremony begins. The tournament itself started Thursday with matches in Mexico City.

Canada is co-hosting the 104-game tournament, with 13 matches scheduled in Toronto and Vancouver. The opening ceremony at Toronto Stadium will feature performances by a lineup of notable artists including Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, and Michael Bublé. Gates will open four hours before kickoff to allow spectators to enjoy pre-game festivities.

At 3 p.m., Canada, ranked 30th by FIFA, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, ranked 65th. This marks the first international football meeting between the two nations. Bosnia and Herzegovina recently stunned 12th-ranked Italy in a playoff qualifier, adding an element of suspense to the match. Canada has a difficult World Cup history, having lost all six previous matches across appearances in 1986 and 2022, scoring only two goals in 2022 and none in 1986.

The stage is set for World Cup opening ceremony, and Canada’s 1st game

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