Canada and USA Set to Face Off in FIFA World Cup 2026 Openers
June 12, 2026 · Pedro Díaz
On June 12, Canada will play Bosnia-Herzegovina and the USA will face Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both matches will be available live on NPO 1.
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, excitement builds with two of the host nations, Canada and the United States, set to begin their campaigns. On Friday, June 12, Canada will take on Bosnia-Herzegovina at 21:00 local time, with the match being broadcast live on NPO 1. The coverage will begin with a pre-match analysis starting at 20:00, and Jan Roelfs will provide commentary throughout the game.
Following Canada's match, the United States will face Paraguay in the early hours of Saturday, June 13. This match is scheduled to start at 03:00 and will also be shown on NPO 1. Unlike the earlier match, there will be no pre-match show, but viewers can expect engaging commentary from Anne de Jong.
The fixtures mark an important start for both teams as they seek to make a strong impression in the tournament they are co-hosting with Mexico. These matches should provide fans with a thrilling start to the World Cup action.
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