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Canada salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute as Canada earned its first-ever men’s World Cup point after Bosnia-Herzegovina led on a corner kick.
- On Friday, June 12, 2026, substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup opener at Toronto Stadium.
- Striker Jovo Lukic opened the scoring for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 21st minute, but Canada controlled two-thirds of possession and earned 10 corner kicks throughout the first half.
- Large crowds gathered at fan zones across Canada to watch the tournament's first match played on Canadian soil, with packed scenes reported in Surrey and other communities.
- Canada earned its first-ever men's World Cup point, marking a historic milestone for the program despite trailing for most of the match before Larin's late equalizer.
- Canada's next Group B match is June 18 against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, as the team seeks to build momentum from their opening draw.
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Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
TORONTO — In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for Canada on a historic day for the host side at the FIFA World Cup on Friday.
·Timmins, Canada
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The42Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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sportschau.deFollowing Mexico's victory, the second host of the 2026 World Cup also celebrated – even though they didn't win. Substitute Cyle Larin secured a historic draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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