After the opening rounds played in Mexico, the 2026 World Cup enters a new phase with the ball rolling for the first time in other host cities. This Friday (12), two clashes promise to move the competition forward: Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Toronto, and the United States facing Paraguay, in Los Angeles.
Details of Friday’s clashes and live streams
- At 4pm (Brasília time): Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Exclusive broadcast on Cazé TV
- At 10pm (Brasília time): United States plays against Paraguay
- Wide coverage by Globo, sportv, ge tv, Globoplay, SBT, NSports and Cazé TV
Opening ceremonies with major musical attractions
In addition to the clashes on the field, the cities of Toronto and Los Angeles will also host grand opening celebrations. These events are scheduled to begin approximately 90 minutes before the kickoff of each game, following the pattern previously established at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
In Canadian territory, the festivities are scheduled for 2:30 pm (Brasília time) and promise to bring together a stellar cast, including Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.
In the United States, the celebration will begin at 8:30 pm (Brasília time). The ceremony will feature the participation of international names such as Katy Perry and LISA, Brazilian star Anitta, Rema and Future, promising an unforgettable show.
Canada celebrates first time as World Cup host country
Among the three countries hosting the 2026 World Cup, Canada is the only one hosting the event for the first time in its history. The Canadian team arrives for its third World Cup with high expectations, driven by a talented generation of players, such as defender Alphonso Davies, from Bayern Munich, and striker Jonathan David, from Juventus. The team seeks, in an unprecedented way, to advance from the group stage.
On the other hand, Bosnia and Herzegovina makes its return to the World Cup after a 12-year hiatus. Qualification for the tournament was achieved in dramatic fashion, beating four-time champions Italy in the European play-offs. Striker Edin Dzeko, 40 years old, remains the main technical reference and undisputed leader of the squad. This will be the first official or friendly clash between Canada and Bosnia.
United States and Paraguay star in continental duel on World Cup stage
Later, in Los Angeles, the United States and Paraguay will play the first duel between teams from the Americas in this edition of the World Cup. The North Americans, who are hosting the tournament for the second time in their history, enter the field with a promising generation, highlighted by athletes like Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. In a friendly played in November last year, the US team came out on top, beating Paraguay 2-1.
The Paraguayan team, which has the presence of several players playing in the Brazilian Championship, such as Bobadilla (São Paulo), Maurício and Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras), returns to a World Cup after 16 years of absence. Their last participation was in 2010, when they achieved their best performance in the competition, reaching the quarter-finals and being eliminated by Spain. In the South American Qualifiers for 2026, Paraguay finished in sixth place.
