Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw in the first FIFA World Cup match held on Canadian soil, earning Canada their first ever World Cup point. The game is played in Toronto at Toronto Stadium/BMO Field. Bosnia takes the lead in the first half when Jovo Lukic scores a header in the 21st minute. Canada responds and continues to press for an equaliser, creating chances and maintaining pressure for much of the match. With time running out, Canada makes a change and substitute Cyle Larin scores the equaliser in the 78th minute, leveling the score to finish 1-1. Multiple reports describe the match as closely contested, with Bosnia defending deeply and threatening mainly through set pieces and limited opportunities. Overall, Canada’s late equaliser prevents an opening defeat and provides momentum for their World Cup campaign as they move on to their next fixtures.
Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina as Cyle Larin equalises in World Cup opener
Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina to a 1-1 draw in the first FIFA World Cup match held on Canadian soil, earning Canada their first ever World Cup point. The game is played in Toronto at Toronto Sta...
- Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina finish level at 1-1 in Canada’s World Cup opener in Toronto.
- Jovo Lukic gives Bosnia the lead with a header in the 21st minute.
- Cyle Larin equalises for Canada in the 78th minute after coming off the bench.
- The result gives Canada their first ever point in a FIFA World Cup.
- Bosnia’s goal comes in the first half while Canada scores in the second half to avoid defeat.
(FIFA) – Substitute Cyle Larin ensured that co-hosts Canada would make a positive start to their tournament after securing a first-ever point on the global stage for Les Rouges against a resolute Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Opening Match of Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ had been heralded by pre-match cameos from Michael Buble and Alanis […]
1 week agoCanada achieved a historic 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup debut, securing their first-ever point. Substitute Cyle Larin netted a crucial late equalizer, salvaging the result after Bosnia had taken the lead. This performance injects significant momentum into Canada's campaign as they prepare for upcoming matches.
1 week agoCo-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, earning their first-ever point at a World Cup.Cyle Larin levelled for the home team in the 78th minute after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead midway through the first half in the first World Cup finals game played on Canadian soil.
1 week agoLate substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil…
1 week agoCyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
1 week agoCyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.
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