Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina draw 1-1 in historic World Cup match
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
In the first World Cup match played in Canada, co-host Canada secured a late equalizer to earn a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The match took place on June 12, 2026, highlighting Canada's debut as a host nation for the tournament. The game was competitive, with both teams showcasing their abilities on the world stage. The outcome leaves both teams with a foundational point to build upon in the tournament.
- •Match held on June 12, 2026, in Canada
- •Canada scored a late equalizer to finish 1-1
- •First World Cup match ever played in Canada
- •Both teams can build on this result for future matches
- •Historic moment for Canadian soccer
- 10:31 PMESPN — Larin goal helps Canada earn first WC point ever
- 10:13 PMBBC Sport — Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts Canada pick up first men's World Cup point against Bosnians
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Co-hosts Canada pick up first men's World Cup point against Bosnia
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Canada 1-1 Bosnia: Co-hosts win first ever World Cup point
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Co-host Canada scores late to earn 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first World Cup match ever played in Canada
"Canada battled back for a deserved 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday as the co-hosts picked up a maiden point in the first men's World Cup game played on Canadian soil. Experienced substitute Cyle Larin scored in style on 78 minutes having only recently come on to leave Toronto fans in raptures.
"Canada battled back for a deserved 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday as the co-hosts picked up a maiden point in the first men's World Cup game played on Canadian soil. Experienced substitute Cyle Larin scored in style on 78 minutes having only recently come on to leave Toronto fans in raptures.
"Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
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External links- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 10:31 PMLarin goal helps Canada earn first WC point ever
Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 10:13 PMLarin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:11 PMCo-hosts Canada pick up first men's World Cup point against Bosnians
Canada battled back for a deserved 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday as the co-hosts picked up a maiden point in the first men's World Cup game played on Canadian soil. Experienced substitute Cyle Larin scored in style on 78 minutes having only recently come on to leave Toronto fans in raptures.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:11 PMCo-hosts Canada pick up first men's World Cup point against Bosnia
Canada battled back for a deserved 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday as the co-hosts picked up a maiden point in the first men's World Cup game played on Canadian soil. Experienced substitute Cyle Larin scored in style on 78 minutes having only recently come on to leave Toronto fans in raptures.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:05 PMCanada 1-1 Bosnia: Co-hosts win first ever World Cup point
Canada won their first ever point at a World Cup today, in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia. The co-hosts next game will see them take on Qatar in Vancouver where a win should be enough to see them escape throu...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:58 PMCo-host Canada scores late to earn 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first World Cup match ever played in Canada
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