World Cup 2026 Day Two: USA and Canada Kick Off – Schedule, Predictions and How to Watch
Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Co-hosts Canada and the United States begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Friday. Canada faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto while the United States takes on Paraguay in Los Angeles. The tournament also saw a record three red cards in the opening match and the first goal scored by Mexico's Julian Quiñones.
After Mexico kicked off the tournament on Thursday, the action moves north to Toronto and Los Angeles. Canada and the United States both begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Friday, promising gripping action on and off the pitch.
Match schedule for June 12
Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, kicking off at 3 p.m. local time (7 p.m. GMT).
The United States faces Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a 6 p.m. local start (1 a.m. GMT on June 13).
How to watch live
U.S. viewers can watch every match in English on FOX and FS1, and stream on FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, plus streaming services including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
In Canada, TSN is the main English-language broadcaster, along with CTV. French-speaking fans can follow on RDS and RDS2.
Prediction: Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
This is the first meeting between the two sides. Canada has yet to win a World Cup match but has improved dramatically, climbing from outside the FIFA top 100 in 2017 to its current rank of 30. According to the Opta supercomputer, Canada wins in 58.3 percent of 10,000 simulations, Bosnia wins 20 percent, and draws 21.7 percent.
Prediction: USA vs Paraguay
The only previous World Cup meeting between these teams was in 1930, a 3-0 victory for the United States. Opta forecasts a close contest: USA wins 39.8 percent, Paraguay wins 33.6 percent, and draws 26.6 percent.
Other notable stories
Red card record
The opening match between Mexico and South Africa set a record with three red cards, all straight reds. Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane of South Africa, along with Mexico’s Cesar Montes, were sent off. The entire 2022 World Cup saw only four red cards.
Japan captain Wataru Endo leaves tournament
The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder withdrew due to a foot injury and announced his retirement from international football.
First goal scored by Julian Quiñones
The Colombian-born Mexico striker scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, extending the list of players who have found the net in the opening match.
Warning for influencers
Spanish newspaper El País reported that U.S. authorities have reminded visitors that tourist visas do not allow earning money from content produced in the United States; appropriate work visas are required.
Argentina fans gifted TVs
Argentine company Newsan gave 100 televisions to fans whose U.S. visas were denied between January and June of this year. One fan, Tomas Vageller, said: 'I am very sad not to see Messi, but receiving this gift really makes me happy.'
Seattle braces for heat
Temperatures are forecast to reach 29°C for Belgium vs Egypt on June 15, threatening the city’s temperature record.
Lamine Yamal spotted shopping
The 18-year-old Spanish star was seen at a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe while the team prepared for the World Cup in Georgia, causing a social media frenzy.
Empty seats spark controversy
Thousands of empty seats appeared during South Korea’s 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, reigniting debate over FIFA’s dynamic pricing policy.
Behind the scenes of the mega-tournament
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in history, with 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities. FIFA expects record revenue of $13 billion. However, dynamic pricing has pushed final tickets from $1,550 to nearly $14,000. Environmentalists worry the carbon footprint could reach 5–9 million tons of CO2. The congested schedule has also raised player welfare concerns, with some athletes already surpassing 60 matches this season.
