Canada salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute as Canada rallied after trailing early, earning a point in its first men’s World Cup match.
- On Friday, June 12, 2026, co-host Canada secured its first-ever men's World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium before an announced crowd of 43,002.
- Bosnia-Herzegovina took the lead early when Jovo Lukic, a Bosnia forward, headed home a 21st-minute corner kick delivered by defender Sead Kolasinac, silencing the pro-Canadian crowd.
- Substitute Cyle Larin equalized in the 78th minute with a deflected strike, executing Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch's second-half strategy to wear down the opposition through fitness and speed.
- Canada's six-game World Cup losing streak ended with this historic point, though the co-hosts narrowly missed chances including Richie Laryea's 53rd-minute effort that deflected off the crossbar.
- Vancouver hosts Canada's next Group B matches: Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24, with a top-two finish securing qualification for the knockout round.
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Cyprus MailCanada’s Larin rescues late draw against Bosnia in Group B opener
TORONTO — Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench and had an almost instant impact to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, earning the World Cup co-hosts their first-ever point in their third appearance at the finals. The post Canada’s Larin rescues late draw against Bosnia in Group B opener appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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