FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada’s Larin salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia in Group B opener
Canada secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Substitute Cyle Larin scored the equalizer in the 79th minute after Bosnia had taken an early lead.
Why it matters
As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, Canada's performance in the opening match is a significant event for the host nation's sporting morale.
Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday (June 12, 2026) that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts.
The article is a standard sports report detailing match events without bias.
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