Ali Ahmed shines in Canada’s World Cup draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Ali Ahmed entered as a substitute in the 61st minute for Canada during their World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina, contributing to a 1-1 draw. Supporters in Vancouver celebrated his performance, demonstrating strong local support. The draw marked Canada's first point in World Cup history, following six consecutive losses in previous tournaments. Canada will remain in Vancouver for Group B matches, facing Qatar on June 20 and Switzerland on June 24.
- •Canada played to a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- •Ali Ahmed received a warm welcome from local supporters.
- •Canada's previous World Cup record includes six losses and one draw.
- •Next matches in Vancouver are against Qatar and Switzerland.
- •Ahmed's professional career began in Vancouver.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Ali Ahmed and Canada prepare for Vancouver homecoming at the World Cup in a wide-open Group B
"Ali Ahmed’s move from the Vancouver Whitecaps to English club Norwich ahead of this year's MLS season did little to diminish his standing among local supporters. While the Canada midfielder was in Toronto for his team’s World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina, supporters who gathered at the fan festival at Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver erupted when Ahmed’s No. 20 flashed on the substitution board. The fans chanted his name on multiple occasions as Ahmed turned in a respectable performance from the 61st minute on and contributed to his nation's 1-1 draw.
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