Canada Secures Historic First World Cup Point with 1-1 Draw Against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Kathmandu. FIFA World Cup 2026 co-host Canada has secured a historic point by playing a thrilling 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their first match of the tournament. Substitute player Cyle Larin scored the decisive goal to save the team from defeat in the match held at Toronto Stadium.
Southampton striker Larin managed to score within approximately three minutes of entering the field. In the 78th minute of the game, he skillfully evaded Tariq Muharemovic and his shot found the net, passing through Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. This is the first time Canada has avoided defeat in a World Cup finals match. Previously, in the 1986 and 2022 World Cups, Canada had lost all six of its matches.
Bosnia-Herzegovina took the initial lead in the 21st minute. Following a corner from Ivan Bašić, former Arsenal defender Sead Kolašinac provided a flick to Jovo Lukić, who converted it with a header. This is Lukić's first international goal for his country.
Canada struggled significantly to score in the second half. Richie Laryea's shot was brilliantly cleared off the crossbar by Kolašinac, and Tani Oluwaseyi's header was saved from the goal line by Nikola Katić. However, coach Jesse Marsch's aggressive strategy and Larin's arrival ultimately brought Canada to a draw.
Before the match, attended by approximately 30,000 spectators at Toronto Stadium, renowned singer Alanis Morissette sang Canada's national anthem.
With this draw, both teams have secured 1-1 point in Group B. Canada will now compete against Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24.
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