The first round of groups B and D of the 2026 World Cup begins this Friday (12). The first of the two scheduled clashes are Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 4 pm; and the United States and Paraguay, at 10pm. The match in Group B, between the Canadian teams and Bosnia, will be at Toronto Stadium. The group is completed by teams from Qatar and Switzerland, who will face each other on Saturday (13), at 4pm, in the city of San Francisco (USA). Related news: Haiti changes shirts for the World Cup after FIFA's objection. The African continent takes 10 teams to the 2026 World Cup. 2026 World Cup exposes tensions off the field. The opening match of Group D, today, will be between the USA and Paraguay, at the Los Angeles Stadium. Australia and Türkiye complete the group, but they will only face each other in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday (14), at 1 am, in Vancouver. Group B Of the four teams that make up Group B, Canada has the advantage of playing at home, in front of their fans. The expectation is that they will present a vertical and fast style of play. Their opponents, Bosnia, have a more physical style of play, dangerous in long balls and aerial contests. Group D In Group D, the USA also has the advantage of playing at home, in front of their fans. The team usually plays a dynamic game with quick transitions executed by a creative midfield. From Paraguay, a defensive tactical scheme is expected that will rely on counterattacks, exploiting the opponent's mistakes.