Canada is off and running at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-1 draw vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on Friday.
While they dominated possession and won the expected goals battle, the Canadians needed a late goal from second-half sub Cyle Larin to salvage a point.
Here are the player ratings for Jesse Marsch’s side.
(All ratings are between 1-10 with 5 indicating an average performance)
Maxime Crepeau: 7
Crepeau couldn’t do much on Jovo Lukic’s opening goal after a clever flick from Sead Kolašinac. He made a game-saving stop on Ermedin Demirović and his commanding presence against a team with a decisive height advantage was welcome.
Richie Laryea: 7
It looked as though Laryea had found an equalizer only for Kolašinac to make a ridiculous clearance. The Toronto FC man was his typical aggressive, indefatigable self. Such an important player for this team.
Luc de Fougerolles: 6.5
It wasn’t perfect, but the youngster acquitted himself well in challenging circumstances. A yellow card early in the second half was worrying but he grew in confidence as the match progressed.
Derek Cornelius: 6.5
He was tasked with battling Bosnia’s giants throughout and managed well. Developed chemistry with de Fougerolles as the match grew older.
Alistair Johnston: 6.5
His pace was important in the second half as Canada chased goals and left space behind. Like Laryea, a glue piece that holds this team together.
Stephen Eustaquio: 7
I thought Canada may be better served packing the midfield for this match, but Eustaquio put in yeoman’s work to make up for the lack of bodies.
Ismael Kone: 7.5
Huge performance after battling illness this week. Even at less than full strength, his talent was on full display. Dropping deeper to allow the fullbacks to get higher changed the match.
Liam Millar: 6
Millar had his moments in the first half, finding space and connecting well with the forwards, but his final ball was lacking. That’s been a familiar refrain.
Tajon Buchanan: 4
He never really got going as Canada’s attacks flowed down Millar’s side throughout much of the opening half. This team can’t afford another anonymous performance from the talented winger going forward.
Jonathan David: 4
Engulfed in a crisis of confidence, the positive angle is that David continues to be in the right places at the right times. What he does in those moments (IE: not score) remains a problem.
Tani Oluwaseyi: 6
A tale of two halves for the surprise starter. Managed to overcome scuffing an excellent opportunity in the 32nd minute by being a nuisance as soon as the second half began.
Promise David (61’ minute): 7
David combined with Larin for the equalizer and brought a different element to the Canadian attack. Marsch was wise to back the Union SG man after injuries suffered this season put his World Cup in doubt. A difference maker.
Ali Ahmed (61’ minute): 7
Made a case to be inserted into the starting lineup in Canada’s next match against Qatar. Ahmed has the pace and guile to threaten opponents in different ways.
Jacob Shaffelburg (61’ minute): 6.5
Shaffelburg did extremely well to recover from injury in time to be a factor in this match. His relentless work rate exposed some tired legs.
Cyle Larin (76’ minute): 9
Much of the debate in the coming days before the Qatar match will focus on whether Larin should have started this match. The Brampton native reminded us he remains the most clinical attacker on this team.
Jonathan Osorio (90’ minute): No rating for the Toronto FC captain as his cameo was a short one.