What to know
- Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina supporters filled Toronto streets ahead of the country’s first World Cup match at Toronto Stadium.
- Now Toronto captured Canadian fans creating a playful chant based on Bosnia-Herzegovina’s name as excitement built before kickoff. Fans also broke into chants celebrating Canadian star Jonathan David.
- The match marks Canada’s first World Cup game in Toronto and one of the city’s most anticipated sporting events.
- The game was preceded by a star-studded Opening Ceremony featuring Canadian artists including Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé.
Canadian fans are diving into the soccer spirit and working on their chants ahead of the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday.
Before the first Toronto World Cup game kicked off at 3 p.m. at the Toronto Stadium today, fans from both teams took over the city streets wearing their team’s colours and flags to show their support.
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Now Toronto was onsite covering the team’s marches, and captured the moment Team Canada fans came up with a new chant for today’s game, with a play on the Bosnian team’s name.
“Are you Bosnia or Herzegovina? Pick one. You’re confused. You’re gonna be confused enough b*tch. No more, Canada baby. Come on!” one energetic fan said, as others cheered him on.
After the initial chant, other fans kept singing along: “David’s on fire, your defense is terrified.”
First Canada match happening on Friday
The first Toronto World Cup match is taking place on Friday, with the national team facing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. at the Toronto Stadium.
Before the game kicks off, Canada will also host its Opening Ceremony, with performances by Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyes, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Elyanna, William Prince, Sanjoy, and more.
