Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterGroup Bs opening fixture, Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, proved that even the most unassuming of World Cup games contain moments of awe.Canada, co-hosts of the World Cup 2026, fell early to a 21st-minute Jovo Lukic strike, assisted by ex-Arsenal player Sead Kolasinac.The game quickly turned on its head, with Canada attacking mercilessly, before a moment of sheer brilliance from Kolasinac left fans scratching their heads.Kolasinac makes incredible goal-line clearance against CanadaIn the 53rd minute, Canada staged another threatening attack, which seemed all but certain to translate into a goal for the World Cup co-hosts.Canadian left-back Richie Laryea snuck into the box, curling an effort past the Bosnian goalkeeper with his right foot, before the ex-Arsenal man intervened. You may like How to watch Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina for FREE: Live stream details Huge blow for Jesse Marsch as he loses star player on eve of Canada's opening game Canada squad World Cup 2026: Jesse Marsch's team look to make history as hosts An unreal goal line clearance from Sead Kolainac to keep Bosnia-Herzegovina in frontEarly contender for save of the tournament pic.twitter.com/e8Sh42f5FXJune 12, 2026As the ball edged nearer to the goal, Kolasinac latched an outstretched foot onto Laryeas effort, causing it to ricochet off the crossbar.The action prompted BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce to label his intervention as "as good as a goal", before Bosnia surged forward hoping to twist the dagger further into Canadian hearts.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Moments later, Ermedin Demirovic missed a golden opportunity for Bosnia after being sent in on goal with just the Canadian keeper to beat.His effort was saved, denying the Bosnians a sequence of events which would surely have gone down in World Cup history, if Kolasinacs miraculous clearance hadn't already.The World Cup co-hosts equalised late on in the match, courtesy of a link-up between two Canada substitutes. What to read next Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina prediction as co-hosts take centre stage on second day of World Cup Who is the referee for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina? Is Alphonso Davies injured? Injury latest on Canada star Cyle Larin launched a delicious strike into the right side netting past Nikola Vasilj, after being teed up by Promise David.Shortly after, Kolasinac dropped to the floor, requiring Bosnias medics to enter the field and escort him off.The ex-Arsenal man hobbled off the pitch, relieving himself of the captains armband, but his earlier clearance and overall performance sealed a vital draw for Bosnia in Group B.His side will face off against Switzerland next, hoping to make a quick return from injury as his nation looks to secure World Cup knock-out football.Elsewhere, Canada will play Qatar as Jesse Marsch's men look for an elusive World Cup win.TOPICSSead KolasinacArsenalBosnia and HerzegovinaCanadaWorld Cup 2026World CupKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
