TORONTO, CANADA / EuroWire / – Canada earned its first point in men’s FIFA World Cup history with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B at Toronto Stadium. The co-host trailed after Jovo Lukic scored in the 21st minute. Substitute Cyle Larin equalized in the 78th minute, giving Canada a result in its opening match of the 2026 tournament.
The match marked Canada’s first men’s World Cup game on home soil. Canada had lost all six of its previous matches across the 1986 and 2022 tournaments. The point ended that run, though the national team still awaits its first win at the men’s World Cup. The result left Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina with one point each after their Group B opener.
Bosnia and Herzegovina moved ahead from a set piece in the first half. Lukic reached the delivery and headed the ball into the net to put the European side in front. Canada pressed for a response before halftime but entered the break behind. The home side returned with more attacking pressure after the interval and pushed Bosnia deeper for long spells.
Larin equalizer lifts Canada
Larin came on in the second half and changed the score soon after his entry. Promise David set up the equalizer, and Larin finished to level the match. The goal gave Canada its first men’s World Cup goal on Canadian soil. It also extended Larin’s record as Canada’s leading men’s international scorer, adding to his standing in the national team program.
Canada played without Alphonso Davies, one of its most established players, because of injury. The team still created openings through wide play and late runs into the penalty area. Bosnia and Herzegovina protected its lead for most of the match but could not close out the result. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau also made an important second-half save to keep Canada within one goal.
Group B begins with shared points
The match opened Group B for both teams, with Qatar and Switzerland also in the section. Canada Soccer entered the tournament as part of a host nation program for the 2026 World Cup, which the country is staging with the United States and Mexico. FIFA listed Toronto Stadium as the venue for the fixture, giving Canada a high-profile start to its home schedule.
Canada is scheduled to face Qatar on June 18 in Vancouver before meeting Switzerland on June 24, also in Vancouver. Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to play Switzerland on June 18 in Los Angeles and Qatar on June 24 in Seattle. The 1-1 draw gave both sides a point from the first round of Group B matches.