Canada Vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, FIFA World Cup 2026: Super Sub Cyle Larin Helps Les Rouges Earn First-Ever Point
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Toronto Stadium on Friday, June 12. Bosnia took the lead in the 21st minute thanks to a Jovo Lukic header. However, the tournament co-hosts found a supersub in Cyle Larin, who volleyed past Nikola Vasilj in the 78th minute, just 121 seconds after coming on as Tani Oluwaseyi's replacement. With the draw, Les Rouges claimed their first-ever point at the World Cup. Canada were 0-6 across their previous outings. Before the kickoff, an elaborate opening ceremony celebrated the arrival of the tournament in the country. Group B action moves to the United States with Qatar and Switzerland going head to head in Santa Clara on Saturday. All four teams will be in action on June 18: Bosnia vs Switzerland in Inglewood and Canada vs Qatar in Vancouver.
Members of the Voyageurs, Canada’s national team supporters, march toward Toronto Stadium ahead the World Cup Group B soccer match Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP
Toronto Police officers interact with Bosnia fans in the stands before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Alanis Morisette performs the Canadian national anthem during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
The Canadian team lines up for a pre-match photo during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia players sing during the national anthem before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Ivan Basic, left, challenges Canada's Ismael Kone for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Canada's Derek Cornelius, right, vies for the ball with Bosnia's Jovo Lukic during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia's Amar Dedic (7) gets the ball away from Canada's Liam Millar (11) during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Jovo Lukic (25) scores the opening goal during the first half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia head coach Serge Barbarez gestures from the sidelines during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia's Jovo Lukic (25) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac (5) deflects the ball with his forearm on a shot from Canada's Jonathan David (10) during the first half of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. AP Photo/Armin Durgut
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch looks on during the first half of their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi, left, and teammate Derek Cornelius react after a chance to score was missed during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (1) and Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) collide during the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnian fans cheer on their team during the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026 Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP
Canada's Richie Laryea (22) watches as his shot at goal is cleared away off the crossbar by Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac, rear, during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic (4), center, heads away the ball during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match against Canada in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP
Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, left, clashes with Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Canada's Cyle Larin (9) scores in the second half of their FIFA World Cup 206, Group B match against Bosnia in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
Canada's Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina during their FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B match in Toronto on Friday, June 12, 2026. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
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