Canada opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1–1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result shaped by an early setback and a late surge.
Bosnia and Herzegovina struck first in the 21st minute, with Jovo Lukić finishing confidently to give his side the lead. Canada pushed throughout the second half and finally found their breakthrough in the 78th minute, when Cyle Larin converted to level the match.
With this result, Canada temporarily sit first in the group, pending the outcome of Switzerland vs Qatar on Saturday, 13 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT.
Here are Softfootball players rating for the the match
Player Ratings
Canada
| Player | Position | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maxime Crépeau | GK | 7.5 |
| Alistair Johnston | RB | 7.2 |
| Luc De Fougerolles | CB | 7.1 |
| Derek Cornelius | CB | 7.4 |
| Richie Laryea | LB | 8.2 |
| Tajon Buchanan | RM | 5.7 |
| Ismaël Koné | CM | 6.0 |
| Stephen Eustaquio | CM | 7.5 |
| Liam Millar | LM | 6.8 |
| Jonathan David | ST | 6.6 |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | ST | 6.6 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Player | Position | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jovo Lukić | ST | 8.0 |
| Ermedin Demirović | ST | 6.6 |
| Amar Memić | LM | 6.1 |
| Benjamin Tahirović | CM | 6.6 |
| Ivan Bašić | CM | 7.2 |
| Esmir Bajraktarević | RM | 6.3 |
| Sead Kolašinac | LB | 8.0 |
| Tarik Muharemović | CB | 8.3 |
| Nikola Katić | CB | 8.4 |
| Amar Dedić | RB | 7.0 |
| Nikola Vasilj | GK | 6.8 |
| Armin Gigović | DM | 6.9 |
| Samed Baždar | ST | 6.0 |
| Ivan Šunjić | DM | 6.2 |
| Kerim Alajbegović | LW | 6.3 |
| Dženis Burnić | CM | — |
Match Summary
- Goals:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina — Lukić (21′)
- Canada — Larin (78′)
- Top Performers:
- Nikola Katić (8.4) — Bosnia’s defensive anchor
- Tarik Muharemović (8.3) — commanding at centre‑back
- Richie Laryea (8.2) — Canada’s standout performer
- Jovo Lukić (8.0) — goalscorer and attacking threat
- Sead Kolašinac (8.0) — dominant on the left flank
Canada will now await the result of Switzerland vs Qatar to determine their standing heading into Matchday 2.
