Why The Opening Draw Shows This Is Canada's World Cup Too
TORONTO -- Canada hosted a men's World Cup match for the first time, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. The team earned its first point in the tournament, ending a run of six consecutive World Cup losses dating back to 1986.
Bosnia took an early 1-0 lead, but Canada's Cyle Larin equalized in the 79th minute, sparking a lively atmosphere inside the stadium. The crowd, which included fans of all ages, had marched to the stadium in large numbers, creating an intense energy.
The game had an old-school feel, with both teams playing in 4-4-2 formations, but lacking in quality. Canadian musical icons Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette performed pre-match anthems, adding to the occasion.
Canada boss Jesse Marsch admitted his team was not ready for the first half, but was pleased with the response in the second half. Larin, who came off the bench, scored with his first touch, securing a crucial point for Canada.
Marsch urged Canada's fans to create a more hostile environment for opposing teams, saying the crowd's energy can push the team and put pressure on referees. Canada will face Qatar on Thursday, and a win could bring them close to securing a place in the knockout stages.
The World Cup will move to Vancouver next, where Australia will play Türkiye in Group D on Saturday. Canada's historic match has set the tone for the rest of the tournament, and the team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games.
Bosnia took an early 1-0 lead, but Canada's Cyle Larin equalized in the 79th minute, sparking a lively atmosphere inside the stadium. The crowd, which included fans of all ages, had marched to the stadium in large numbers, creating an intense energy.
The game had an old-school feel, with both teams playing in 4-4-2 formations, but lacking in quality. Canadian musical icons Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette performed pre-match anthems, adding to the occasion.
Canada boss Jesse Marsch admitted his team was not ready for the first half, but was pleased with the response in the second half. Larin, who came off the bench, scored with his first touch, securing a crucial point for Canada.
Marsch urged Canada's fans to create a more hostile environment for opposing teams, saying the crowd's energy can push the team and put pressure on referees. Canada will face Qatar on Thursday, and a win could bring them close to securing a place in the knockout stages.
The World Cup will move to Vancouver next, where Australia will play Türkiye in Group D on Saturday. Canada's historic match has set the tone for the rest of the tournament, and the team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games.
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