World Cup Day 2: Hosts make their debut and Pochettino launches USA
- Day 2 of the 2026 World Cup: hosts debut with Canadá vs Bosnia and Estados Unidos vs Paraguay, managed by Mauricio Pochettino at SoFi Stadium in Los Ángeles
- Canadá arrives as host under historic pressure: has played two World Cups without winning any match, seeking to break the curse against Bosnia
- Bosnia arrives with strong credentials after eliminating Italia on penalties in the playoff, while Paraguay returns to a World Cup since Sudáfrica 2010 with experience facing EE.UU.
If yesterday was the party, today it's time to work. The second matchday of the 2026 World Cup brings the hosts into the spotlight with all the drama that entails: Mauricio Pochettino, the man many fancied in a Premier League dugout, is in charge of United States against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Before that, Canada host Bosnia at the BMO Field in Toronto.
Paraguay return to a World Cup for the first time since South Africa 2010 and already know what it's like to beat the United States recently. Debuts, home pressure and a Pochettino with plenty to prove. The group stage of the biggest World Cup in history is really rolling now.
Frequently asked questions
What matches are played on day 2 of the 2026 World Cup?
On day 2 the hosts make their debut: Canada-Bosnia at the BMO Field in Toronto and United States-Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with Mauricio Pochettino managing the United States.
How many World Cups has Canada won?
None. Canada had played in two World Cups (1986 and 2022) without achieving a single victory before hosting in 2026.
How did Bosnia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Bosnia qualified after eliminating Italy on penalties in the European playoff.
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