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Bosnia and Herzegovina leads World Cup hosts Canada with Lukic's goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:41 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina leads World Cup hosts Canada with Lukic's goal
Summary

In their match at the 2026 World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina took a 1-0 lead against Canada. Jovo Lukic scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, heading in from a corner kick. The striker, who had not played internationally since 2021, was selected by coach Sergej Barbarez for this match in place of veteran Edin Džeko. This goal marks Lukic's first for his national team. The match is ongoing.

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  • •Bosnia and Herzegovina leads 1-0 against Canada
  • •Jovo Lukic scored his first national team goal
  • •Lukic replaced Edin Džeko in the lineup
  • •Match part of 2026 World Cup group stage
  • •Ongoing match; no final result yet
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Stories that only football can write. Or rather: that only the 2026 World Cup can write. In Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina just took the lead through a striker who had actually long since been discard...

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