World Cup 2026: Canada avoids defeat in opening match.

Cornered after conceding a goal in the first half, hosts Canada staged a courageous comeback in the second half to secure a valuable point against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening match of Group B at the 2026 World Cup, held in Toronto early this morning (June 13).

Báo Lào Cai•12/06/2026

GOAL

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Jovo Lukic (21')

Canada: Cyle Larin (78')

As expected, the match between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina delivered a fiery, high-speed exchange of attacks, culminating in a dramatic 1-1 draw.

Immediately after the opening whistle, Canada proactively increased the pace and quickly imposed their dominance. However, a surprise occurred in the 21st minute when Bosnia-Herzegovina opened the scoring. From a corner kick, Sead Kolasinac rose high to head the ball to Jovo Lukic, who rushed in to tap it in from close range, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.

Trailing by one goal, the Canadian players pressed forward. In the 17th minute, Jonathan David had a good opportunity with a close-range shot, but goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj made an excellent save for Bosnia-Herzegovina. The first half ended with the visitors holding the advantage in a fiercely contested match.

Entering the second half, both teams constantly engaged in tactical maneuvers. Canada brought on Cyle Larin, Jonathan Osorio, and Ali Ahmed to increase their firepower, while Bosnia-Herzegovina's coach Sergej Barbarez also made a series of adjustments in response.

After relentless attacks, Canada's turning point came in the 78th minute . Receiving a well-placed pass from Promise David, Cyle Larin unleashed a decisive shot inside the penalty area; the ball deflected off a defender's leg, changing direction and leaving goalkeeper Vasilj completely helpless, leveling the score at 1-1 for the home team.

In the final minutes of the match, the atmosphere on the pitch was extremely tense with a series of fouls. Center-back Nikola Katic received a yellow card after a fierce tackle in the 90+3 minute, while Canada's last-ditch substitutions were unable to make a difference.

Ultimately, the two teams drew in a thrilling match, accurately reflecting the balance between them at the present time.

Match report between Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2:00 AM on June 13th.

90'+6

THE REFEREE BLOWS THE WHISTLE TO END THE MATCH

The two teams drew 1-1.

90+5'

NO GOAL! Ali Ahmed (Canada) delivered a cross into the penalty area, but the cross went too close, and goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj easily caught the ball.

90+2'

Canada made a substitution.

90'

The second half had 6 minutes of added time.

89'

The match was tense and fiercely contested. After the game returned to a tie, both teams were determined to find a second goal.

78'

GOAL! THE SCORE IS NOW EQUAL 1-1

74'

Both teams made substitutions.

70'

Despite relentless pressure from Canada, Bosnia's defense held firm and displayed great composure.

69'

The match took a break so the players could rehydrate.

66'

Following a good cross into the penalty area, Canada's Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi headed the ball towards the left post, but a defender managed to deflect it away.

58'

The ball went out of bounds. Bosnia & Herzegovina were awarded a corner kick.

56'

MISS! Bosnia missed a chance to extend their lead to 2-0.

51'

The match continued and no one had to leave the field.

49'

The match was interrupted as Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Canada) was stunned after a collision and medical staff had to come onto the field.

47'

Canadian player Jonathan David displayed skillful dribbling and penetrated the penalty area, but unfortunately, his cross was blocked by the opposing defender.

46' Second half begins

45+5' END OF HALF 1: HALF-TIME

The referee has just blown the whistle to end the first half.

45+3'

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The Canadian players repeatedly took shots inside the penalty area, but their strikers proved quite wasteful. Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi appeared to lose their composure in the final touches.

45'+1

THE FIRST HALF HAS 5 MINUTES OF ADDED TIME

42'

It was a sudden and dramatic turn of events. Amar Memic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) was penalized for his attacking foul. Facundo Tello had a clear view and blew the whistle. Amar Memic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) was arguing, but the referee's decision could not be changed.

40'

Canada took a short corner kick instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

40'

Liam Millar (Canada) crossed the ball in, but it couldn't reach any of his teammates because the opposing defense blocked the threat.

39'

A corner kick as the ball went out of bounds. Canada can continue their attacking efforts.

38'

The ball found Jonathan David (Canada) inside the penalty area, and he took a one-touch shot towards the goal, but the ball hit an opposing player! What a shame. The ball went out of bounds, resulting in a corner kick. This would be an opportunity for Canada to increase the pressure on the opponent's goal.

38'

Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) restarted the game with a corner kick.

34'

A corner kick was taken, but Canada couldn't capitalize on it because a defender cleared the ball away.

32'

Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Canada) jumped and headed the ball after a cross into the penalty area, but his effort sent the ball too high over the crossbar.

32'

Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Canada) delivered a low pass from the edge of the penalty area to a teammate in a very favorable position to score, but the opposing defender intervened in time and cleared the ball safely.

30 minutes

Ismael Kone (Canada) took a shot, but the ball didn't reach the goal as a defender managed to block it in time.

30 minutes

Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) takes the short free kick.

29'

Canada had a corner kick, but failed to put the ball into the net.

28'

Jonathan David (Canada) had a shot blocked inside the penalty area.

27'

Sead Kolasinac (Bosnia & Herzegovina) committed a reckless foul to win the ball from his opponent. Facundo Tello had a clear view and blew the whistle. Canada was awarded a free kick.

23'

The referee has blown the whistle to signal the start of halftime.

21'

GOAL! THE SCORE IS IN FAVOR FOR BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

A corner kick was taken and Sead Kolasinac rose well, heading the ball into the penalty area and Jovo Lukic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) headed it just wide of the net. 0:1.

20'

The referee points to the corner flag. Bosnia & Herzegovina are awarded a corner kick.

19'

Stephen Eustaquio (Canada) carelessly ran under his opponent's feet and couldn't hope to escape a penalty. This time, Facundo Tello had his card in his pocket, but the referee blew the whistle for a foul.

19'

Richie Laryea (Canada) nearly created a scoring opportunity, but his attempt to thread a pass to a teammate was unsuccessful.

17'

The Canadian players missed a great opportunity to score!

16'

Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi (Canada) passed the ball but was unable to get it to any teammate.

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15 minutes

Canada takes a short corner kick. The ball is passed to a teammate who is nearby.

14'

Jonathan David (Canada) was unable to reach any of his teammates in the penalty area as his pass was intercepted. Canada had a corner kick.

13'

Jovo Lukic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) headed the ball from a free kick, but it went straight to goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

10'

Liam Millar (Canada) threw the ball in from a great distance, straight into the opponent's penalty area.

The first opportunity came for Bosnia & Herzegovina. The players played long balls and used quite a few crosses. Memic unexpectedly penetrated the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot that went over the crossbar.

Amar Memic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) found space inside the penalty area and unleashed a one-touch shot that went over the crossbar. Too high, too far, and not dangerous at all.

The home team, Canada, pushed their formation higher up the field.

The Canadian team kicks off.

2:00

FIRST HALF BEGINS

Canada's starting lineup