Cyle Larin scores as Canada ties Bosnia in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Cyle Larin scored a crucial goal as a second-half substitute for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup match on June 12, 2026. Canada had been trailing 1-0 before Larin found the net, marking their first-ever point at a World Cup after losing their previous six matches. The goal came at a vital moment as Canada seeks to advance from their group, which includes Qatar and Switzerland. Larin, who was not initially in the starting lineup, demonstrated resilience by seizing his opportunity to contribute.
- •Larin was not in Canada's starting 11 but came on as a substitute.
- •Canada was trailing 1-0 when Larin scored.
- •This goal is Canada's first-ever point in a World Cup.
- •Canada's group also includes Qatar and Switzerland.
- •Larin is only the second Canadian man to score at a World Cup.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Canada's Cyle Larin proves all the cliches true as Canadian World Cup hero
"Larin wasn't chosen for the starting 11. He was exactly where he needed to be, though.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 10:22 PMCo-hosts Canada pick up first men's World Cup point against Bosnians- FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 10:09 PMOne Space 'Off-Limits' At Boston Stadium Ahead Of World Cup
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 PMFOX Sports Smashes Non-USMT Viewership Record For Opening Of World Cup
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 9:57 PMIvory Coast vs. Ecuador: World Cup matches bring international pride to Philly
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 9:54 PMDonald Trump calls USMNT and Mauricio Pochettino with prediction ahead of World Cup opener
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 12, 2026, 9:30 PMBreaking: Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka talking to the Chicago Fire
