Canada drew 1–1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening World Cup match, marking their first point in tournament history. The game took place at Toronto Stadium, the first time Canada hosted a men's World Cup fixture.
Bosnia took an early lead, which they held until the 79th minute. Cyle Larin scored the equaliser, entering the game with under ten minutes remaining and scoring with his first touch.
Canada's coach Jesse Marsch noted the team's second-half improvement and urged fans to create a more intense atmosphere. The match saw both teams use 4-4-2 formations, with Canada recording 73% pass completion.