Canada player ratings vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Cyle Larin to the rescue! Super-sub earns Canucks first point in World Cup history after dire display from Jonathan David
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Canada drew 1-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener following a late goal from substitute Cyle Larin. The result provided Canada with their first-ever point in World Cup history.
Why it matters
This is a historic milestone for Canadian soccer, occurring during a major international tournament hosted by the nation.
Cyle Larin came off the bench to spare Jonathan David s blushes by earning Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener on Friday. The Canucks were the better side for the majority of the match but looked set to slump to a seventh consecutive finals defeat after Lovo Jukic headed in a near-post flick from Sead Kolasinac midway through the first half.
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