After winning hearts and minds but crashing out of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup, Canada hope to take a more tangible step towards building their soccer credentials as they contest the 2026 FIFA tournament.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here - bigger, bolder and more iconic than ever before. With 48 teams competing across a record breaking 104 matches, this is the largest World Cup in history and a tournament set to redefine the global game before a ball has even been kicked.

Martin Green, who finished the Champions League on an 18-8 roll, reveals his best bets for Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup 2026 match on Friday

Read through Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup history, records and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach.

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 26: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

Bosnia and Herzegovina have announced their 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Edin Dzeko, who played for the Dragons in their only previous global finals appearance at

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

Here's how to listen to the 2026 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT in the UK, plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN.