Canada opens its World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B at home. Bosnia takes the lead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic scores his first international goal, converting a flick-on from a corner. Canada then plays largely from behind and creates chances, while Bosnia’s goal holds until late in the match.
Cyle Larin enters as a substitute in the 76th minute and makes an immediate impact. Multiple reports describe his goal as coming within about three minutes of his introduction, with the strike attributed as a quick, decisive finish in the box (including references to it being deflected). Larin’s equaliser levels the game and preserves Canada’s point in their opener.
The result means Canada earns its first point in its third World Cup appearance, and it comes on home soil in front of a Toronto crowd that celebrates the late turnaround. The match features a tense finish after Bosnia’s early lead.
