What to know
- Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Jovo Lukić scored in the 20th minute, becoming the first player to score a World Cup goal on Canadian soil.
- Canada rallied despite missing captain Alphonso Davies, with Cyle Larin scoring the equalizer in the 79th minute.
- The draw gives Canada one point in the standings ahead of its next match against Qatar on June 18 in Vancouver.
Following a historic Opening Ceremony at the Toronto Stadium, Team Canada tied with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday’s first World Cup match in the city.
During the first FIFA World Cup game ever played on Canadian soil, the home team were able to snag one goal, tying the final score at 1–1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Despite Bosnia and Herzegovina taking the first goal of the game, and Canada entering the match without captain Alphonso Davies as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, the red and white team was able to make a comeback.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s forward Jovo Lukić scored in the 20th minute to give his team an early lead and become the first player to score a FIFA World Cup goal on Canadian soil.
But Team Canada turned it around, with Cyle Larin opening the score for the home team 79 minutes in.
The match ended with a tie, gaining one point that could help them advance out of the group stage.
Canada will return to action on June 18 when they take on Qatar in Vancouver.
