Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina shared the points in their World Cup Group B opener, with a late equalizer from substitute Cyle Larin securing a 1-1 draw for the co-hosts.

The match, held on Friday, saw Bosnia take the lead in the 21st minute through Jovo Lukic, who scored his first international goal on the country's return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence. The goal came from a corner kick, with Lukic steering the ball home after a flick-on.

Canada pushed for an equalizer and had a strong opportunity in the 53rd minute when Richie Laryea's shot was miraculously cleared off the crossbar by Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac. Despite creating numerous chances and dominating possession for periods, the Canadian side struggled with finishing, while the Bosnian defense held firm.

Larin, who was introduced as a substitute in the 76th minute, made an immediate impact. Less than three minutes after entering the game, he found the back of the net with a deflected strike, sending the home crowd into celebration and earning Canada their first-ever World Cup point.

Earlier in the match, Canada's Jonathan David had a significant chance to open the scoring but his well-struck shot from the center of the area was saved by Bosnia's goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj. After falling behind, Canada, spurred on by the home crowd, intensified their attack but found it difficult to penetrate the Bosnian defense.

In the second half, shortly after Laryea's near miss, Bosnia had a chance to double their lead when Ermedin Demirovic went through on goal. However, Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, making his World Cup debut, made a crucial save to deny them.

The draw marks a significant moment for Canada, securing their first point in World Cup history, though it fell short of the winning start they had hoped for on home soil. The match was characterized by its frenetic pace and hard-fought battles across the pitch.

This result sets the stage for future matches in Group B, with both teams looking to build on their opening performance. The draw highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the resilience shown by both the Canadian and Bosnian sides.