Canada’s World Cup 2026 journey got off to a nervy start on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto, with the co-hosts needing a late Cyle Larin goal to salvage a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener.
Bosnia and Herzegovina struck first through Jovo Lukic, who found the net just past the 20-minute mark. The goal silenced a Toronto crowd that had been buzzing with anticipation for what was, by any measure, one of the most significant moments in Canadian soccer history.
Cyle Larin’s 79th-minute equalizer brought BMO Field back to life and ensured that Canada’s first World Cup match on home soil would not end in heartbreak.
Why this match matters beyond the scoreline
This was Canada’s first World Cup game played on Canadian soil. Ever.
