It took 40 years, three World Cup appearances, and a whole lot of patience, but Canada finally has a point on the men’s World Cup scoreboard.
On June 12, 2026, Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener at BMO Field in Toronto, securing the first point in Canadian men’s World Cup history. For a nation that went pointless in both 1986 and 2022, this feels less like a draw and more like a statement of intent.
How the match unfolded
Bosnia struck first. Jovo Lukic found the net in the 20th minute, and for the better part of an hour, it looked like Canada’s World Cup homecoming might follow a painfully familiar script.
Then Cyle Larin happened. The Canadian striker equalized in the 77th minute, sending BMO Field into scenes that will be replayed on Canadian sports broadcasts for decades.
