Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: J. Lukic scores first, C. Larin equalizes in the 78th minute

In Group Stage 1 of the 2026 World Cup, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina played out a 1-1 draw at BMO Field in Toronto. Canada trailed 0-1 at halftime, then levelled the match in the 78th minute of the second half, with both sides taking one point.

Canada’s Alistair Johnston received a yellow card in the 11th minute. Bosnia and Herzegovina struck first in the 21st minute when J. Lukic scored, with S. Kolasinac providing the assist to make it 1-0. Around first-half stoppage time, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ermedin Demirović and Jovo Lukić were also booked, and the score remained 0-1.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Canada’s Luc De Fougerolles received a yellow card. Canada drew level in the 78th minute when C. Larin scored from a P. David assist, making it 1-1. In stoppage time at 90+3 minutes, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Nikola Katić was booked, and the score did not change again.

Match statistics showed Canada with 61% possession and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 39%. Canada posted 1.23 expected goals to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 0.96, and had 13 shots to 8, including 4 on target to 3. Canada completed 74% of passes, while Bosnia and Herzegovina finished at 63%. Canada won 9 corners to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 4, went offside once to their opponents’ none, made 2 saves to 1, and committed 10 fouls compared with 20.

Looking ahead, Canada will face Qatar in Group Stage 2 on 2026-06-18. Canada are currently second in Group B with 1 point from 1 match, a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, and a goal difference of 0; the official current knockout-stage label is Round of 32. Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Switzerland in Group Stage 2 on 2026-06-18. Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently fourth in Group B with 1 point from 1 match, also with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses and a goal difference of 0.