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BBC pundits disagreed on whether Bosnia goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj should have been sent off for a high punch that struck Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi in the head during a 1-1 World Cup draw. Wayne Rooney argued for a red card, while former assistant referee Darren Cann said the referee made the right call.
Cyle Larin's second-half equaliser earned Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the co-hosts' first-ever point in the tournament. Jovo Lukic had given Bosnia the lead in the first half.
As Edin Dzeko nears the end of his career, BBC Sport explores the journey of an underrated striker who survived war and became Bosnia-Herzegovina's all-time leading scorer, potentially inspiring a new generation.
Canada plays its first-ever match as FIFA World Cup host in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Later, the USA opens Group D against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, with both teams aiming for strong starts.