{"id":912701,"date":"2026-06-14T13:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T18:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/historic-cyle-larin-gives-canada-first-ever-world-cup-point-mlssoccer-com\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T13:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T18:13:20","slug":"historic-cyle-larin-gives-canada-first-ever-world-cup-point-mlssoccer-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/14\/historic-cyle-larin-gives-canada-first-ever-world-cup-point-mlssoccer-com\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORIC! Cyle Larin gives Canada first-ever World Cup point  | MLSSoccer.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Page main content\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<div data-bucket-name=\"main-content-before-middle-adv\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a> secured a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/2026\/matches\/canvsbih-06-12-2026\/\">1-1 draw<\/a> against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/\">FIFA World Cup<\/a> Group B opener at Toronto Stadium on Friday, the tournament co-hosts rallying to earn their first-ever World Cup point thanks to a second-half equalizer from former\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/clubs\/orlando-city\/\">Orlando City<\/a> striker Cyle Larin.<\/p>\n<p>Bosnia and Herzegovina took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Jovo Luki\u0107 headed home from point-blank range following a flicked-on corner kick in the 21st minute.<\/p>\n<p>Canada threatened on multiple occasions in the first half but couldn&#8217;t capitalize, with Jonathan David denied by goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj and Tani Oluwaseyi sending a good chance over the bar.<\/p>\n<p>After being thwarted by two separate goal-line clearances in pursuit of an equalizer during the second half, Canada leveled through Larin in the 79th minute.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after subbing on, Larin capped a slick passing move by controlling a clever feed with his back to goal, before turning and firing home an outstanding finish.<\/p>\n<p>Canada now shift focus to their second Group B match, set for June 18 vs. Qatar at Vancouver Stadium (6 pm ET | FS1, TSN). They&#8217;re chasing a historic first knockout-round appearance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h3>Goals<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>21&#8242; &#8211; BIH &#8211; Jovo Luki\u0107 | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FOXSoccer\/status\/2065515931451752758\">WATCH<\/a><\/li>\n<li>79&#8242; &#8211; CAN &#8211; Cyle Larin | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MLS\/status\/2065535378765778976\">WATCH<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n                                <iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n5qkHOWhFAc?feature=oembed\" allowfullscreen title=\"Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup\u2122\"><\/iframe>\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h3>Three Things<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>THE BIG PICTURE:<\/strong> Larin&#8217;s late equalizer ensured the hosts walked away with a valuable point rather than an opening-match defeat. In a historic first-ever World Cup appearance on home soil, Canada battled back and remain in the mix to advance from Group B.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>MOMENT OF THE MATCH:<\/strong> With full-time looming, Larin&#8217;s equalizer ignited Toronto Stadium, salvaged a point for the hosts and ensured Canada have a result to build on.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote><p>\u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MLS\/status\/2065535378765778976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MAN OF THE MATCH:<\/strong> After Canada struggled to capitalize on quality chances, Larin delivered when it mattered most.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote><p>\u2014 CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CANMNT_Official\/status\/2065537059503170010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h3>Next Up<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAN:<\/strong> Thursday, June 18 vs. Qatar | 6 pm ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIH:<\/strong> Thursday, June 18 vs. Switzerland | 3 pm ET<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-toggle data-layout-name=\"grid_4-4-4\" data-bucket-name=\"main-content-after-middle-adv\">\n<div>\n<p>Get the latest from MLS: league news, must-see matches, kit drops, premium offers for the World\u2019s biggest event, and more!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\/competitions\/fifa-world-cup\/news\/canada-earn-point-in-historic-world-cup-opener-vs-bosnia\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Stephania Haslett<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Canada secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026\u00a0FIFA World Cup Group B opener at Toronto Stadium on Friday, the tournament co-hosts rallying to earn their first-ever World Cup point thanks to a second-half equalizer from former\u00a0Orlando City striker Cyle Larin. 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