Canada 1–1 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Larin rescues co-hosts' first World Cup point
Canada earned their first point as World Cup co-hosts with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on June 12, 2026. It was Canada's first point on home soil in their third appearance at a World Cup.
Bosnia-Herzegovina took the lead against the run of play in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic headed home a corner kick to put the underdogs ahead at the break. Canada pushed for an equalizer throughout the second half, and their persistence was rewarded when substitute Cyle Larin fired home just two minutes after coming on, converting a pass from Promise David in the 78th minute.
Despite the late equalizer, Canada were unable to find a winner, with both sides settling for a share of the spoils in front of a passionate home crowd.
Key moments
- •Bosnia-Herzegovina took the lead with a 21st-minute header from Jovo Lukic off a corner
- •Canada dominated possession and shots (13–8) but struggled to break down Bosnia's defensive block
- •Substitute Cyle Larin equalized in the 78th minute, just two minutes after coming on
- •Canada earned their first World Cup point on home soil in their third World Cup appearance
- •Match played at BMO Field before an attendance of 43,002
Timeline
Match facts
- BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- 43,002 attendance
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- Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
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