The report says Davies is dealing with a hamstring issue and Bombito with a leg injury. Neither should be treated as a confirmed absence until final team news. Their potential loss would matter for different reasons: Davies supplies acceleration and progression from the flank, while Bombito's recovery pace is valuable when Canada defend space behind an aggressive line.
That uncertainty could push Canada towards a measured opening. An eight-match unbeaten run points to stability, but a World Cup debut at home can magnify early mistakes. Protecting the centre and avoiding needless transitions may be more important than forcing a fast start.
Bosnia and Herzegovina also carry an eight-match unbeaten run into the fixture. That removes the simplest route for Canada: relying on momentum and emotion to overpower an opponent. The visitors' form points to a contest likely to be decided by defensive concentration and the quality of moments around the penalty area, not just possession.
Canada's previous World Cup campaigns ended without a point, making this more than an opening fixture. The immediate target is clear: remain compact, manage the pressure and give the attack enough time to create a breakthrough.
The decisive storyline now is the final medical call on Davies and Bombito. If either is cleared, Canada's balance improves; if both miss, the unbeaten run will be tested by a reshaped defence. Either way, the opening whistle will reveal whether Canada's recent form can become its first World Cup points.