Canada earns first ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Canada is kicking off the FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Jovo Lukic scored in the 21st minute for Bosnia but Cyle Larin tied it in the 78th minute for Canada.

It's the first time that Canada has earned a point at the tournament.

Canada was 0-3 in its World Cup debut in 1986 and 0-3 again in its return four years ago.

This is the first time that Canada is hosting men's World Cup games. The United States and Mexico are co-hosts.

Canada will now head out to Vancouver for group-play games against Qatar and Switzerland.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2026.

By Gregory Strong | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.