Cyle Larin’s dramatic late strike rescues a historic 1-1 draw for World Cup co-hosts Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ignited in Toronto as co-hosts Canada battled to a historic 1-1 draw against a resilient Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing their first-ever point in men’s tournament history.
The visitors broke the deadlock early in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukić capitalised on a defensive opening, silencing the home crowd. Facing a highly disciplined Bosnian backline, Jesse Marsch’s men struggled to find their rhythm for most of the evening, frequently thwarted by the stubborn opposition.
However, Canada’s persistence finally paid off in the 79th minute. Substitute Cyle Larin became the hero of the night, firing home a dramatic equalizer just minutes after entering the pitch.
The dramatic finish leaves Group B wide open, giving the grateful co-hosts a vital platform to build on for the rest of their historic campaign.
