World Cup 2026: Canada, Bosnia Share Points In Opening Match Clash
Canada and Bosnia/Herzegovina started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a perfect note as both sides shared spoils in a 1-1 draw in the opening game of Group B. Bosnia's lead from the first was leveled midway through the semi-half. Cyle Larin's equaliser was Canada's first goal ever in a FIFA World Cup event. They have been unable to score in the competition since they first qualified for the Games in 1986. Jovo Lukic opened the scoresheet in the first half in a set piece. Following a corner, Kolasinac's flicker reached Lukic for a header into the net, giving Bosnia the lead in the 21st minute. They held the lead until the 78th minute after Larin replaced Tani Oluwaseyi. Canada broke the status quo when Jonathan David's pass broke through the centre defence, connecting Larin, who, despite a challenge from two defenders, slotted a shot through to beat Nikola Vasilj. For the first time in Canadian football history, they started the Group stage of t...
