World Cup 2026, June 12: Canada Make History as USA Run Riot
Updated 17 June 2026.
World Cup 2026 results on June 12 brought a statement and a milestone: the United States thrashed Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium, while Canada earned a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina for the first World Cup point in their history. Day two delivered the host nation’s biggest win of the early tournament and a genuine piece of history for the co-hosts up north.
| Match | Result | Group | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1-1 | B | Larin 78′; Lukic 21′ |
| USA v Paraguay | 4-1 | D | Balogun 31′, 45+5′, Reyna 90+8′, OG 7′; Mauricio 73′ |
USA send a message against Paraguay
The United States produced the standout performance of the opening days, beating Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. An own goal from Damián Bobadilla after seven minutes settled the hosts, and Folarin Balogun took over from there, scoring on 31 minutes and again deep in first-half stoppage time to make it 3-0 at the break.
Paraguay pulled one back through Mauricio on 73 minutes, but Giovanni Reyna had the final word in the eighth minute of added time. Balogun’s brace was the headline the USA wanted from their centre-forward. The full story is in our USA 4-1 Paraguay match report.
Canada make history in Toronto
Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field, and the result carried real weight: it was the first point Canada have ever taken at a World Cup. Jovo Lukić put Bosnia ahead on 21 minutes, before Cyle Larin levelled on 78 to spark the home crowd and rescue a share of the spoils in Group B.
After a winless 2022 campaign, a point on home soil is a marker for Canada in a wide-open group where Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia all also drew their openers.
Where it leaves the groups
The USA top Group D on goal difference alongside Australia, while Group B is the tournament’s tightest, with all four sides level on a point each after the first round. With goal difference the first tie-breaker in the 48-team format, the USA’s four-goal haul could matter later. Track every table on our standings page.
The day two talking point
Two co-hosts, two very different days, both positive. The United States look like a side that can score freely at home, and Canada took a historic step even without a win. The expanded format rewards exactly this kind of start, where a strong opening result builds a platform for the knockout race. Follow goals live on live scores and see what is next on the fixtures page, with the format explained in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 12?
On 12 June 2026, the United States beat Paraguay 4-1 and Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USA win was in Group D at SoFi Stadium; the Canada draw was in Group B at BMO Field, Toronto.
Was Canada’s draw with Bosnia a World Cup first?
Yes. The 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina was the first point Canada have ever earned at a World Cup, after a winless 2022 campaign. Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser secured it.
Who starred for the USA against Paraguay?
Folarin Balogun scored twice (31′ and 45+5′) and Giovanni Reyna added a late fourth as the United States won 4-1, their most emphatic result of the early tournament.
