Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:49pm on 12 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
Bosnia and Herzegovina moved into a 1–0 lead over co-hosts Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match after Jovo Lukic scored his first-ever goal for the national team. The strike handed Bosnia a surprise advantage in front of a packed crowd in Toronto, where Canada was playing its first World Cup match on home soil. Despite enjoying strong support and entering the tournament with high expectations, Canada struggled to break down Bosnia's organized defense. Lukic's historic goal not only marked a personal milestone but also put Bosnia in a strong position to claim a memorable result in their tournament opener.
