Canada Make History: Larin Salvages a 1-1 Draw With Bosnia

Updated 17 June 2026.

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina at World Cup 2026 finished 1-1, and the point made history: it was the first Canada have ever earned at a World Cup. Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead on 21 minutes at a roaring BMO Field, before Cyle Larin levelled on 78 to spark the home crowd and rescue a share of the spoils in Group B.

How Canada earned a historic point

Bosnia struck first through Jovo Lukic on 21 minutes, quieting a hopeful home crowd. Canada, winless at the 2022 finals, needed something to show for their home tournament, and Cyle Larin provided it on 78 minutes, finishing to make it 1-1 and claim the country’s first ever World Cup point.

It was not a win, but for a nation still building its World Cup history on home soil, a point against a competitive Bosnia side is a genuine marker, and a platform to push for qualification from a wide-open Group B.

What it means for Group B

The draw was one of four in Group B, where all four teams finished the opening round level on a single point. With the format rewarding the eight best third-placed sides as well as the top two, Canada remain very much in the hunt. Track the group on our standings page.

What is next

Both sides return to Group B action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. See the day’s full rundown in our World Cup 2026 June 12 round-up and the complete World Cup 2026 guide.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score in Canada vs Bosnia?

Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup 2026 Group B opener on 12 June at BMO Field. Jovo Lukic scored for Bosnia (21′) and Cyle Larin equalised (78′).

Was this Canada’s first ever World Cup point?

Yes. The 1-1 draw with Bosnia was the first point Canada have earned at a World Cup, following a winless campaign in 2022. Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser secured it.

Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.