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Canada earns historic first World Cup point with draw against Bosnia
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Canada earns historic first World Cup point with draw against Bosnia

CanadáBosnia y HerzegovinaCyle LarinJovo LukicJesse MarschTorontoGrupo BMundial 2026
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Canada secured its first-ever point in a World Cup for men, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in its Group B opener in Toronto. Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead in the 21st minute with a header from a corner kick Source: eldiado. Cyle Larin, a substitute, equalized in the 78th or 79th minute (sources differ) with a shot from the edge of the area Source: elcaribedr. The result ends a streak of six consecutive World Cup losses for Canada, which had not previously earned a point in the tournament Source: excelsiormx. Canada dominated possession and created several chances, including a shot off the crossbar in the second half, but struggled with finishing Source: infobae. Bosnia, appearing in its second World Cup, defended deep and relied on counterattacks after taking the lead Source: abces. The match was played before over 45,000 spectators at Toronto's BMO Field, with notable fans including actor Ryan Reynolds and hockey star Connor McDavid Source: hoydo. Canada next faces Qatar on June 18 in Vancouver, while Bosnia meets Switzerland on June 18 in Los Angeles Source: eldiado.