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Hosts Canada start World Cup with a 1-1 draw
13 Jun
Summary
- Canada drew their opening 2026 World Cup match 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Bosnia-Herzegovina scored first from a corner just after the 20th minute.
- Cyle Larin equalized for Canada 12 minutes before the end of the game.
Canada, one of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts, secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening Group B match on Friday. Bosnia-Herzegovina opened the scoring just after the 20-minute mark with a goal from a corner, a lead they held for much of the game.
Despite a nervous start, Canada battled back. They found the equalizer through Cyle Larin with just 12 minutes left on the clock, earning them a crucial point. This result follows Mexico's positive start, having defeated South Africa in their opener.
The draw puts Canada in a strong position for their upcoming games against Switzerland and Qatar. However, it intensifies the pressure on co-host USA, who are set to play Paraguay on Saturday.
The World Cup has seen criticism regarding pricing and visa issues in the US. A poor performance by the USMNT against Paraguay could amplify existing negativity and scrutiny, especially when compared to the early results from Mexico and Canada.
