Bosnia-Herzegovina 1, Canada 1: Larin rescues late draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The lead

June 12, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto, Canada — Larin rescues late draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in their third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.

How the match unfolded

This Group B match finished 1-1 for Bosnia-Herzegovina over Canada in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Bosnia-Herzegovina seized early momentum when Jovo Lukic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sead Kolasinac with a headed pass following a corner. in the 21'. The final swing came in the 78' when Cyle Larin (Canada) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Promise David.. 43,002 fans were in the building at BMO Field.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

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Cards, fouls, and controversy

Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in their third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.

Bookings: 5 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

What it means in the tournament

Bosnia-Herzegovina leave BMO Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group B, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

What comes next

Both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada continue Group B play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*