BMO Field in Toronto was the scene of a historic moment as substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute — his first touch of the game — to earn Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener at World Cup 2026. It was the first men's World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil, and Canada's first-ever point at the tournament. (CBC)
Bosnia strike early
Canada were without the injured Alphonso Davies, while Bosnia surprisingly left veteran Edin Dzeko on the bench. Despite the absence, the match was competitive — until Jovo Lukić headed home a corner in the 21st minute for his first international goal, silencing the partisan Toronto crowd momentarily.
Larin's magical moment
Canada pushed relentlessly in the second half. On 76 minutes, coach brought on Larin — and within seconds, a clever touch from Promise David set him up to finish calmly and make it 1-1. It was Larin's first touch of the game, coming just over two minutes after he stepped on the pitch. (Opta Analyst)
Historic achievement
Canada had never previously earned a World Cup point — they left 1986 and 2022 without one. The draw also marked the first competitive men's World Cup match on Canadian soil. Bosnia, who last appeared at the tournament in 2014, will rue the missed opportunity to take three points. (ESPN)
What's next
Canada's one point keeps them in contention in Group B, especially with the new format allowing the best third-placed sides to advance. Follow every Canada World Cup 2026 match with full reports and analysis on Malaab Al-An.