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 secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener after Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer. The match was marked by a missed opportunity from Jonathan David and a tactical substitution that ultimately saved the Canucks from defeat.
Why it matters
As a co-host of the 2026 World Cup, Canada's performance is under intense scrutiny, making every point in the group stage vital for their tournament progression.
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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