June 12, 2026
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s defender #05 Sead Kolasinac heads the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP)
Canada’s long wait for a positive result on football’s biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Backed by a passionate home crowd, Canada showed resilience to recover from a deficit and secure a result that could prove crucial in their World Cup campaign. Here are five key takeaways from a memorable night in Toronto.
For decades, Canada’s men’s national team carried an unwanted World Cup record. After appearances in 1986 and 2022 ended with six consecutive defeats, the Canadians had never managed to collect a single point at the tournament.
