Larin goal helps Canada earn first WC point ever
Key takeaways
- The goal was only the second in World Cup play for Canada after the team lost all three of its games at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and again four years ago at Qatar.
- Injury fill-in Jovo Lukic headed in a corner kick in the 21st minute for Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is making its second World Cup appearance after failing to advance out of group play in Brazil in 2014.
- Starting in place of Edin Dzeko (shoulder) and Haris Tabakovic (undisclosed), Lukic was in a ideal position to cap a set piece with captain Sead Kolasinac flicking along a header off Ivan Basic's corner kick.
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Canada Canada CANDDWDD, 1 PTS1DDWDD, 1 PTSFTBosnia-Herzegovina Bosnia-Herz BIHDDDWW, 1 PTS1DDDWW, 1 PTSCyle Larin - 78'Jovo Lukic - 21'Gamecast Recap Team Stats Player Stats Commentary Videos Larin rescues late draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina By ESPN News Services Updated: Jun 12, 2026, 05:53 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email TORONTO -- Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
Playing in the shadow of Toronto's iconic CN Tower and in front of a sea of red "Ca-na-da!" chanting fans that included hockey star Connor McDavid and actor Ryan Reynolds, Larin converted Promise David's pass just two minutes after entering the game.
The goal was only the second in World Cup play for Canada after the team lost all three of its games at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and again four years ago at Qatar.