Moïse Bombito

Analysis: Bombito has recovered from his leg injury, as he still awaits his return to play, having gone unused in the opener. That said, he now appears primed to make his return come Thursday when facing Qatar, a major bright spot for Canada as the tournament progresses. The uncertainty comes in how much time he will receive, if any at all, after missing the opener, as they are likely to be cautious. A bench role would likely suit him well for a return to play, hopefully, actually seeing the field this time.

Jun 11, 2026

Could be available Friday

Bombito (leg) has made progress in his recovery and has a chance of seeing action Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina while potentially making his first World Cup start versus Qatar, Matthew Scianitti of TSN Sports reports.

Analysis: Bombito's issue wasn't serious enough for him to drop out of Canada's roster as initially feared, and he may now see a gradual increase in activity depending on how much the team requires his service in the initial contests. The defender, who has struggled with physical problems throughout the last year, could offer a solid reinforcement for his national team's back line at some point. In that case, he'll contend with Derek Cornelius and Luc De Fougerolles for playing time.