Overview
- Bosnia opened the scoring when Jovo Lukic headed in from a corner in the 21st minute to put the visitors ahead.
- Canada dominated large parts of the match and nearly equalised in the 53rd minute when Richie Laryea's effort was steered onto the crossbar by Sead Kolasinac.
- Coach Jesse Marsch brought on Cyle Larin in the 76th minute and Larin struck two minutes later after Promise David's pass produced a deflected finish that levelled the game.
- The match played under Toronto's CN Tower featured a strong home crowd and high-profile attendees, raising local expectations for the co-hosts.
- The 1-1 draw leaves both teams on one point in Group B, gives Canada its first point at a home World Cup in its third tournament, and continues Bosnia and Herzegovina's run as a second-time World Cup participant.