World Cup 2026: Bosnia and Herzegovina Leads Canada 1-0 at Half-Time
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina has reached half-time at the 2026 World Cup, with Bosnia and Herzegovina leading Canada 1-0.
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The numbers paint a more nuanced picture of the first half. Canada held the ball with 66% possession and took more shots, 7 compared to 4 for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the danger area, shots on target were 1 for Canada and 2 for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The expected goals (xG) remained close, at 0.67 for Canada and 0.76 for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
First Half Highlights
- 21′ Goal by Jovo Lukić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Takes the Advantage
With this lead, Bosnia and Herzegovina goes into the break with a concrete advantage and a clear platform to build on. The second half may allow them to protect this scoreline, provided they avoid dropping too deep.
Canada Must Raise Their Game
For Canada, the second half demands more composure in the opponent’s penalty area. The Canadian side had periods with the ball, but they must convert those into clearer chances to avoid chasing the score until the final whistle.
Canada
Finished
BMO Field
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and HerzegovinaFil du match
- 11'Carton jaune - A. Johnston
- 21'But - J. Lukic (passe S. Kolasinac)
- 45'Carton jaune - E. Demirovic
- 45+1'Carton jaune - J. Lukic
- 53'Carton jaune - L. De Fougerolles
- 61'Remplacement - L. Millar (remplace J. Shaffelburg)
- 61'Remplacement - J. David (remplace P. David)
- 61'Remplacement - T. Buchanan (remplace A. Ahmed)
- 62'Remplacement - J. Lukic (remplace S. Bazdar)
- 62'Remplacement - I. Basic (remplace A. Gigovic)
- 74'Remplacement - E. Bajraktarevic (remplace I. Sunjic)
- 74'Remplacement - A. Memic (remplace K. Alajbegovic)
- 76'Remplacement - T. Oluwaseyi (remplace C. Larin)
- 78'But - C. Larin (passe P. David)
- 84'Remplacement - S. Kolasinac (remplace D. Burnic)
- 90+1'Remplacement - S. Eustaquio (remplace J. Osorio)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - N. Katic
Les chiffres du match
- Tirs cadres : Canada 4 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 3
- Tirs : Canada 13 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 8
- Possession : Canada 61% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 39%
- Corners : Canada 9 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 4
- Fautes : Canada 10 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 20
- Cartons jaunes : Canada 2 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 3
- Passes : Canada 415 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 270
- Precision des passes : Canada 75% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 64%
- xG : Canada 1.25 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.98
Group B schedule
Match center
Canada - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada
1-1
1-1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match feed
- 11'Carton jaune - A. Johnston
- 21'But - J. Lukic (passe S. Kolasinac)
- 45'Carton jaune - E. Demirovic
- 45+1'Carton jaune - J. Lukic
- 53'Carton jaune - L. De Fougerolles
- 61'Remplacement - L. Millar (remplace J. Shaffelburg)
- 61'Remplacement - J. David (remplace P. David)
- 61'Remplacement - T. Buchanan (remplace A. Ahmed)
- 62'Remplacement - J. Lukic (remplace S. Bazdar)
- 62'Remplacement - I. Basic (remplace A. Gigovic)
- 74'Remplacement - E. Bajraktarevic (remplace I. Sunjic)
- 74'Remplacement - A. Memic (remplace K. Alajbegovic)
- 76'Remplacement - T. Oluwaseyi (remplace C. Larin)
- 78'But - C. Larin (passe P. David)
- 84'Remplacement - S. Kolasinac (remplace D. Burnic)
- 90+1'Remplacement - S. Eustaquio (remplace J. Osorio)
- 90+3'Carton jaune - N. Katic
Line-ups
Canada
System4-4-2CoachJesse Marsch
Starters11
- 16 Maxime Crépeau Goalkeeper
- 2 Alistair Johnston Defender
- 4 Luc De Fougerolles Defender
- 13 Derek Cornelius Defender
- 22 Richie Laryea Defender
- 17 Tajon Buchanan Midfielder
- 8 Ismael Koné Midfielder
- 7 Stephen Eustaquio Midfielder
- 11 Liam Millar Midfielder
- 10 Jonathan David Forward
- 12 Tani Oluwaseyi Forward
Substitutes15
- 20 Ali Ahmed
- 14 Jacob Shaffelburg
- 24 Promise David
- 9 Cyle Larin
- 21 Jonathan Osorio
- 1 Dayne St. Clair
- 18 Owen Goodman
- 23 Niko Sigur
- 3 Alfie Jones
- 5 Joel Waterman
- 15 Moise Bombito
- 19 Alphonso Davies
- 25 Nathan-Dylan Saliba
- 6 Mathieu Choinière
- 26 Jayden Nelson
Bosnia and Herzegovina
System4-4-2CoachSergej Barbarez
Starters11
- 1 Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
- 7 Amar Dedić Defender
- 18 Nikola Katić Defender
- 4 Tarik Muharemović Defender
- 5 Sead Kolašinac Defender
- 20 Esmir Bajraktarević Midfielder
- 6 Benjamin Tahirović Midfielder
- 13 Ivan Bašić Midfielder
- 15 Amar Memić Midfielder
- 10 Ermedin Demirović Forward
- 25 Jovo Lukić Forward
Substitutes15
- 8 Armin Gigović
- 9 Samed Baždar
- 14 Ivan Šunjić
- 19 Kerim Alajbegović
- 17 Dženis Burnić
- 12 Mladen Jurkas
- 22 Martin Zlomislić
- 24 Arjan Malić
- 21 Stjepan Radeljić
- 3 Dennis Hadžikadunić
- 2 Nihad Mujakić
- 16 Amir Hadžiahmetović
- 26 Ermin Mahmic
- 11 Edin Džeko
- 23 Haris Tabaković
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Canada 4 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 3
- Tirs : Canada 13 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 8
- Possession : Canada 61% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 39%
- Corners : Canada 9 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 4
- Fautes : Canada 10 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 20
- Cartons jaunes : Canada 2 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 3
- Passes : Canada 415 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 270
- Precision des passes : Canada 75% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 64%
- xG : Canada 1.25 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.98
Key players
- Jovo Lukić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 7.5, 1 but(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Cyle Larin (Canada) : note 7.7, 1 but(s)
- Sead Kolašinac (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 8, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Nikola Katić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 8.2, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Promise David (Canada) : note 6.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Maxime Crépeau (Canada) : note 6.9, 2 arret(s)
- Richie Laryea (Canada) : note 7.9
- Tarik Muharemović (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 7.6
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
- 12/06/2026 Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (World Cup)
Group B
Canada
Finished
BMO Field
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match center
Qatar - Switzerland
Qatar
1-1
1-1
Switzerland
Match feed
- 16'Carton jaune - M. Abunada
- 17'But - B. Embolo0-1
- 23'Carton jaune - J. Gaber
- 42'Carton jaune - D. Zakaria
- 60'Remplacement - A. Al Oui (remplace A. Fathi)
- 60'Remplacement - J. Gaber (remplace K. Boudiaf)
- 60'Remplacement - Y. Abdurisag (remplace A. Alaaeldin)
- 65'Remplacement - D. Ndoye (remplace J. Manzambi)
- 65'Remplacement - M. Aebischer (remplace F. Rieder)
- 79'Remplacement - A. O. Madibo (remplace M. Al Mannai)
- 79'Remplacement - R. Vargas (remplace Z. Amdouni)
- 89'Remplacement - Edmilson Junior (remplace H. Al Haydos)
- 89'Remplacement - R. Rodriguez (remplace M. Muheim)
- 89'Remplacement - R. Freuler (remplace A. Jashari)
- 90+4'But - B. Khoukhi1-1
Line-ups
Qatar
System4-3-3CoachJulen Lopetegui
Starters11
- 1 Mahmud Abunad Goalkeeper
- 13 Ayoub Al Oui Defender
- 2 Pedro Miguel Defender
- 16 Boualem Khoukhi Defender
- 14 Homam Al-Amin Defender
- 5 Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam Midfielder
- 23 Assim Madibo Midfielder
- 4 Issa Laye Midfielder
- 8 Edmilson Junior Forward
- 15 Yusuf Abdurisag Forward
- 11 Akram Afif Forward
Substitutes15
- 20 Ahmed Fathi
- 12 Karim Boudiaf
- 7 Ahmed Alaaeldin
- 22 Meshaal Barsham
- 21 Salah Zakaria
- 3 Lucas Mendes
- 18 Sultan Al-Brake
- 25 Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain
- 6 Abdelaziz Hatem
- 17 Ahmed Al-Ganehi
- 26 Mohamed Naceur Almanai
- 19 Almoez Ali
- 9 Mohammed Muntari
- 24 Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
- 10 Hassan Al Haydos
Switzerland
System4-3-3CoachMurat Yakin
Starters11
- 1 Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
- 6 Denis Zakaria Defender
- 4 Nico Elvedi Defender
- 5 Manuel Akanji Defender
- 13 Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
- 20 Michel Aebischer Midfielder
- 10 Granit Xhaka Midfielder
- 8 Remo Freuler Midfielder
- 11 Dan Ndoye Forward
- 7 Breel Embolo Forward
- 17 Rubén Vargas Forward
Substitutes15
- 22 Fabian Rieder
- 9 Johan Manzambi
- 12 Yvon Mvogo
- 21 Marvin Keller
- 25 Luca Jaquez
- 18 Eray Cömert
- 24 Aurèle Amenda
- 15 Djibril Sow
- 3 Silvan Widmer
- 2 Miro Muheim
- 16 Christian Fassnacht
- 14 Ardon Jashari
- 26 Cédric Itten
- 23 Zeki Amdouni
- 19 Noah Okafor
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Qatar 3 / Switzerland 7
- Tirs : Qatar 6 / Switzerland 25
- Possession : Qatar 31% / Switzerland 69%
- Corners : Qatar 3 / Switzerland 9
- Fautes : Qatar 12 / Switzerland 11
- Cartons jaunes : Qatar 2 / Switzerland 1
- Passes : Qatar 266 / Switzerland 568
- Precision des passes : Qatar 71% / Switzerland 91%
- xG : Qatar 0.64 / Switzerland 3.15
Key players
- Breel Embolo (Switzerland) : note 7, 1 but(s)
- Mahmud Abunad (Qatar) : note 6.9, 5 arret(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) : note 7.9, 3 arret(s)
- Rubén Vargas (Switzerland) : note 7.9
- Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) : note 7.5
- Homam Al-Amin (Qatar) : note 7.3
- Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) : note 7.3
- Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland) : note 7.3
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
- 14/11/2018 Switzerland 0-1 Qatar (Friendlies)
Group B
Qatar
Finished
Levi's Stadium
Switzerland
Match center
Switzerland - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland
4-1
4-1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match feed
- 59'Carton jaune - A. Dedic
- 61'Carton jaune - E. Dzeko
- 63'Remplacement - B. Tahirovic (remplace I. Basic)
- 64'Remplacement - E. Dzeko (remplace E. Bajraktarevic)
- 65'Carton jaune - N. Elvedi
- 71'Remplacement - D. Ndoye (remplace J. Manzambi)
- 71'Remplacement - F. Rieder (remplace R. Vargas)
- 71'Remplacement - M. Aebischer (remplace D. Sow)
- 74'But - J. Manzambi1-0
- 80'Carton rouge - T. Muharemovic1-0
- 84'But - R. Vargas2-0
- 86'Remplacement - E. Demirovic (remplace J. Lukic)
- 86'Remplacement - I. Sunjic (remplace A. Hadziahmetovic)
- 86'Remplacement - S. Widmer (remplace L. Jaquez)
- 89'Remplacement - B. Embolo (remplace C. Itten)
- 90'But - J. Manzambi3-0
- 90+1'Remplacement - K. Alajbegovic (remplace E. Mahmic)
- 90+3'But - E. Mahmic3-1
- 90+7'But - G. Xhaka4-1
Line-ups
Switzerland
System4-3-3CoachMurat Yakin
Starters11
- 1 Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
- 3 Silvan Widmer Defender
- 4 Nico Elvedi Defender
- 5 Manuel Akanji Defender
- 13 Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
- 20 Michel Aebischer Midfielder
- 10 Granit Xhaka Midfielder
- 8 Remo Freuler Midfielder
- 22 Fabian Rieder Forward
- 7 Breel Embolo Forward
- 11 Dan Ndoye Forward
Substitutes14
- 12 Yvon Mvogo
- 21 Marvin Keller
- 18 Eray Cömert
- 24 Aurèle Amenda
- 25 Luca Jaquez
- 6 Denis Zakaria
- 9 Johan Manzambi
- 14 Ardon Jashari
- 15 Djibril Sow
- 16 Christian Fassnacht
- 17 Rubén Vargas
- 19 Noah Okafor
- 23 Zeki Amdouni
- 26 Cédric Itten
Bosnia and Herzegovina
System4-4-2CoachSergej Barbarez
Starters11
- 1 Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
- 7 Amar Dedić Defender
- 18 Nikola Katić Defender
- 4 Tarik Muharemović Defender
- 5 Sead Kolašinac Defender
- 15 Amar Memić Midfielder
- 6 Benjamin Tahirović Midfielder
- 14 Ivan Šunjić Midfielder
- 19 Kerim Alajbegović Midfielder
- 10 Ermedin Demirović Forward
- 11 Edin Džeko Forward
Substitutes15
- 22 Martin Zlomislić
- 12 Mladen Jurkas
- 24 Arjan Malić
- 3 Dennis Hadžikadunić
- 2 Nihad Mujakić
- 21 Stjepan Radeljić
- 16 Amir Hadžiahmetović
- 8 Armin Gigović
- 17 Dženis Burnić
- 26 Ermin Mahmic
- 13 Ivan Bašić
- 20 Esmir Bajraktarević
- 23 Haris Tabaković
- 25 Jovo Lukić
- 9 Samed Baždar
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Switzerland 3 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 2
- Tirs : Switzerland 9 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 4
- Possession : Switzerland 60% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 40%
- Corners : Switzerland 6 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 2
- Fautes : Switzerland 7 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 16
- Cartons jaunes : Switzerland 1 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 2
- Cartons rouges : Switzerland 0 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 1
- Passes : Switzerland 494 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 333
- Precision des passes : Switzerland 87% / Bosnia and Herzegovina 82%
- xG : Switzerland 0.39 / Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.19
Key players
- Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) : note 7.7, 1 but(s)
- Tarik Muharemović (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 6.6, 1 carton(s) rouge(s)
- Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) : note 7.7
- Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) : note 7.6
- Remo Freuler (Switzerland) : note 7.5
- Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) : note 6.3, 2 arret(s)
- Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) : note 7, 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- Nikola Vasilj (Bosnia and Herzegovina) : note 6.2, 2 arret(s)
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group B
Switzerland
Finished
SoFi Stadium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match center
Canada - Qatar
Canada
6-0
6-0
Qatar
Match feed
- 9'Carton jaune - D. Cornelius
- 16'But - C. Larin1-0
- 29'But - J. David2-0
- 33'Carton rouge - H. Al Amin2-0
- 40'Remplacement - Y. Abdurisag (remplace S. Al Brake)
- 45+3'But - J. David3-0
- 46'Remplacement - Edmilson Junior (remplace A. Fathi)
- 46'Remplacement - J. Gaber (remplace M. Al Mannai)
- 46'Remplacement - D. Cornelius (remplace M. Bombito)
- 53'Carton rouge - A. O. Madibo3-0
- 57'Remplacement - I. Kone (remplace N. Saliba)
- 59'Remplacement - A. Afif (remplace A. Al Hussain)
- 62'Carton jaune - A. Fathi
- 64'But - N. Saliba4-0
- 71'Remplacement - L. De Fougerolles (remplace J. Shaffelburg)
- 71'Remplacement - A. Ahmed (remplace T. Oluwaseyi)
- 75'But - M. Al Mannai5-0
- 83'Remplacement - T. Buchanan (remplace N. Sigur)
- 87'Remplacement - A. Fathi (remplace Lucas Mendes)
- 90+2'But - J. David6-0
Line-ups
Canada
System4-4-2CoachJesse Marsch
Starters11
- 16 Maxime Crépeau Goalkeeper
- 2 Alistair Johnston Defender
- 4 Luc De Fougerolles Defender
- 13 Derek Cornelius Defender
- 22 Richie Laryea Defender
- 17 Tajon Buchanan Midfielder
- 8 Ismael Koné Midfielder
- 7 Stephen Eustaquio Midfielder
- 20 Ali Ahmed Midfielder
- 10 Jonathan David Forward
- 9 Cyle Larin Forward
Substitutes14
- 1 Dayne St. Clair
- 18 Owen Goodman
- 5 Joel Waterman
- 19 Alphonso Davies
- 15 Moise Bombito
- 23 Niko Sigur
- 6 Mathieu Choinière
- 11 Liam Millar
- 14 Jacob Shaffelburg
- 21 Jonathan Osorio
- 25 Nathan-Dylan Saliba
- 12 Tani Oluwaseyi
- 24 Promise David
- 26 Jayden Nelson
Qatar
System4-3-3CoachJulen Lopetegui
Starters11
- 1 Mahmud Abunada Goalkeeper
- 13 Ayoub Al Oui Defender
- 2 Pedro Miguel Defender
- 16 Boualem Khoukhi Defender
- 14 Homam Al-Amin Defender
- 5 Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam Midfielder
- 23 Assim Madibo Midfielder
- 4 Issa Laye Midfielder
- 8 Edmilson Junior Forward
- 15 Yusuf Abdurisag Forward
- 11 Akram Afif Forward
Substitutes15
- 21 Salah Zakaria
- 22 Meshaal Barsham
- 3 Lucas Mendes
- 18 Sultan Al-Brake
- 25 Al-Hashmi Al-Hussain
- 6 Abdelaziz Hatem
- 12 Karim Boudiaf
- 17 Ahmed Al-Ganehi
- 20 Ahmed Fathi
- 19 Almoez Ali
- 26 Mohamed Naceur Almanai
- 7 Ahmed Alaaeldin
- 9 Mohammed Muntari
- 10 Hassan Al Haydos
- 24 Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid
Match stats
- Tirs cadres : Canada 9 / Qatar 0
- Tirs : Canada 17 / Qatar 2
- Possession : Canada 74% / Qatar 26%
- Corners : Canada 8 / Qatar 1
- Fautes : Canada 4 / Qatar 8
- Cartons jaunes : Canada 1 / Qatar 1
- Cartons rouges : Canada 0 / Qatar 2
- Passes : Canada 354 / Qatar 136
- Precision des passes : Canada 90% / Qatar 70%
- xG : Canada 2.62 / Qatar 0.18
Key players
- Jonathan David (Canada) : note 8.2, 2 but(s)
- Cyle Larin (Canada) : note 7, 1 but(s)
- Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Canada) : note 6.3, 1 but(s)
- Mahmud Abunada (Qatar) : note 6.7, 4 arret(s)
- Tajon Buchanan (Canada) : note 7.9
- Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) : note 7.7
- Richie Laryea (Canada) : note 7.5
- Alistair Johnston (Canada) : note 7.3
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
- 23/09/2022 Qatar 0-2 Canada (Friendlies)
Group B
Canada
Finished
BC Place
Qatar
Match center
Switzerland - Canada
Switzerland
20:00
Upcoming
Canada
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group B
Switzerland
Upcoming
BC Place
Canada
Match center
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Qatar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
20:00
Upcoming
Qatar
Match feed
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Match stats
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
Absences & injuries
No confirmed absence yet.
Head-to-head
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Group B
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Upcoming
Lumen Field
Qatar
Group B
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
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