Lukic scores to give Bosnia early lead against Canada at World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Jovo Lukic scored for Bosnia in the 21st minute of their World Cup opener against co-hosts Canada at the Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026. The goal, which marked Lukic's first international strike, came from a corner kick taken by Ivan Basic. As Bosnia and Canada seek their first World Cup victory, the match remains active with significant implications for both teams' tournament journeys.
- •Lukic scored in the 21st minute to make it 1-0 for Bosnia.
- •Match is ongoing at the Toronto Stadium in Canada.
- •This is Bosnia's second World Cup appearance.
- •Canada is also pursuing its inaugural World Cup win.
- 7:42 PMBBC Sport — Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Bosnia's Jovo Lukic score first-ever World Cup goal on Canada soil
"Jovo Lukic scored his first ever international goal for Bosnia by netting the first-ever World Cup goal on Canadian soil during the 21st minute of countries' opener.
"Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 7:42 PMLukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada
Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 7:34 PMWatch Bosnia's Jovo Lukic score first-ever World Cup goal on Canada soil
Jovo Lukic scored his first ever international goal for Bosnia by netting the first-ever World Cup goal on Canadian soil during the 21st minute of countries' opener.
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