The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived in the Americas. The year's most anticipated sporting event has a habit of drawing historic crowds—both in person and at home. Given the buzz around this edition, it's shaping up to be yet another record-breaking season.
In today's first game, co-hosts Canada take on the returning Bosnia and Herzegovina. But before the referee orders the start of play, there will be a special opening ceremony headlined by artists such as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette. Later today, we'll see the USA take on Paraguay. If you don't want to miss a second of the action, here's how you can watch the World Cup clash between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina live, even without a streaming subscription.
When Is Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s first Group B fixture will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on June 12 at the Toronto Stadium. If you’d like to catch the opening ceremony and other pre-game celebrations, tune in at least 90 minutes earlier (1:30 p.m ET), according to FIFA.
How to Stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches in the US
Today's game will air on Fox and Telemundo. If you're in the US, you can catch the action live through select streaming subscriptions, including DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. Don't have a streaming service? You can catch the second opening day action by signing up for a free trial. Here's what's currently available:
How to Watch Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Online for Free
The Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match is airing live for free on several streaming platforms across the world:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
These free streaming platforms are geo-restricted to viewers in their respective countries, so if you're in the US or elsewhere, you’ll need a VPN to unlock access. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we recommend Express VPN, our top VPN pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has server locations around the globe, making it a good option for obfuscating your actual location so you can access region-locked content. Express VPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup this year.
Here's an example of how to watch the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer:
- Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Although VPNs can help you avoid paying streaming costs, the best VPN services that let you connect to a server in your preferred country aren't always free. However, many VPNs offer a free trial for first-time users. If you can take advantage of that, you’ll be able to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at no additional cost.
When Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
This year's 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup takes place between June 11 and July 19.
It’s a World Cup of many firsts. It’s the first time the event has three host nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. Another major change is the expansion to 48 participating nations and 104 games. The eventual champion will have to win five knockout games on the trot, setting the stage for an unpredictable yet thrilling five weeks.
Source: PCMag.com
