2026 World Cup: Canada and USA Begin Host Campaigns on June 12
On June 12, 2026, co-hosts Canada and the United States played their opening matches in the FIFA World Cup. Canada faced Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto (Group B), while the USA took on Paraguay in Los Angeles (Group D). Both matches were broadcast globally, with Canada seeking its first World Cup points and the US aiming to capitalize on home advantage. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19.
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Live Now: Will Second World Cup Host Canada Start the Tournament Well?
This article from Die Welt reports on the live FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, taking place at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, on June 12, 2026. Canada, one of the tournament's host nations, is beginning its World Cup journey under head coach Jesse Marsch. The match follows Mexico's opening game as the first host. The article provides a live ticker for readers to follow the action, and includes an image of Coach Marsch inspecting the pitch before the match. The publication date is June 12, 2026, at 18:45:41.
Nachrichten - WELTWorld Cup TV Channels Tonight: How to Watch Canada vs Bosnia and USA vs Paraguay
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Friday, June 12, with two host nations playing. Canada faces Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto at 8pm UK time (3pm ET), preceded by an opening ceremony featuring Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, and Alanis Morissette. The match airs live on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer. Later, the United States takes on Paraguay in Los Angeles at 2am UK time on Saturday (9pm ET Friday), also on BBC One and iPlayer. US viewers can watch both matches on FOX or stream via FOX Sports app and Tubi, with Spanish commentary on Telemundo and Peacock. UK radio coverage is on BBC Radio 5 Live. The article also includes a promotional segment for Sky Glass TVs.
Mirror - FootballUSA vs Paraguay: 2026 World Cup Group D Match Preview and Broadcast Details
The article previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between co-host United States and Paraguay, scheduled for June 13, 2026, at 3:00 AM French time in Los Angeles. The United States, ranked 14th in FIFA, are favorites against Paraguay (40th). The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1, the exclusive broadcaster of all 104 World Cup matches. The article provides team backgrounds: the US, playing their 12th World Cup, rely on a European-based generation, while Paraguay, in their 9th appearance and quarterfinalists in 2010, qualified narrowly from CONMEBOL. Group D also includes Australia and Turkey. The referee is Dutchman Danny Makkelie. The article also promotes the RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS Pass subscription service for viewing the tournament.
Home Football - actualités2026 World Cup: Canada and United States Enter Competition on Friday, June 12
The 2026 World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, continues on Friday, June 12, with two host nations making their debut. Canada, in Group B, faces Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto at 9:00 PM, seeking its first World Cup points after three losses in 1986 and 2022. The United States, hosting most matches including the final, plays Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles at 3:00 AM in a Group D clash. The US has won the last three direct encounters by one goal each. Both matches are broadcast on M6 and beIN Sports 1.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuWorld Cup 2026: Kick-off times, TV channels, and fixtures for June 12
The article details the World Cup 2026 matches scheduled for Friday, June 12. Two fixtures are set: Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina at 8pm in Toronto, where co-hosts Canada aim to make a strong statement in Group B with home crowd support; and USA vs Paraguay at 2am (Saturday) in Los Angeles, a competitive Group D encounter where the USMNT seeks to impress home fans. Both matches are available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. The article also includes an affiliate promotion for Sky Glass TVs.
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