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World Cup what to know: Canada earns a hard-fought draw in opener, U.S. is up next vs. Paraguay

Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, left vies for the ball with Canada's Richie Laryea during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, left vies for the ball with Canada's Richie Laryea during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Bosnia's Esmir Bajraktarevic, left vies for the ball with Canada's Richie Laryea during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia in Toronto, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

By DAVID BRANDT / AP Sports Writer 5 min read

Canada settled for a draw in its World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a raucous crowd in Toronto.

Considering how things started for the Canadians on Friday, it wasn’t the worst outcome.

Cyle Larin — who had just entered the game — scored in the 78th minute to make it 1-1 after Canada fought from behind for the majority of the afternoon. Bosnia’s Jovo Lukic scored in the 21st minute with a nifty header off a corner kick, briefly quieting the home crowd.

Next up: The United States plays Friday’s nightcap against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.

The World Cup gets into the meat of its schedule starting Saturday, with at least four games each day until June 27.