Canada draws 1-1 with Bosnia in FIFA World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:45 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Canada draws 1-1 with Bosnia in FIFA World Cup opener
Summary

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup opener at Toronto Stadium on June 13. Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the first half, but Cyle Larin equalized just minutes after coming off the bench. Canadian defender Luc de Fougerolles called the draw a 'bittersweet moment,' acknowledging Canada's improved second half but regretful of missed chances. The team aims to refine their finishing as they prepare for their next match against Qatar on June 18.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Canada and Bosnia draw 1-1 in World Cup opener.
  • Lukic scores for Bosnia, Larin equalizes for Canada.
  • Match takes place at Toronto Stadium.
  • De Fougerolles emphasizes need to convert chances.
  • Canada faces Qatar next on June 18.
Latest Updates
  • 12:45 AMYahoo Sports“Bittersweet moment” as Canada held to draw in World Cup opener, says de Fougerolles
What they're saying
"

Luc de Fougerolles labelled Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina as “one of the best moments of my life”, but accepted that a draw was “bittersweet” given the Canucks’ much-improv...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days