Canada vs Bosnia: Larin Salvages a Historic 1-1 Draw
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.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group B |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Scorers | Larin 78′ (CAN); Lukic 21′ (BIH) |
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 Canada vs Bosnia World Cup 2026 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.
