Cyle Larin Scores in Consecutive FIFA World Cup Matches as Canada Rewrites History

Cyle Larin scored in consecutive FIFA World Cup matches, helping Canada rewrite its long-standing tournament record. On June 12, Larin equalized against Bosnia and Herzegovina after coming off the bench, securing Canada’s first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw. Then on June 18, he started against Qatar and scored the opener, extending his scoring run to back-to-back FIFA World Cup games. The impact is historical: Canada had previously endured decades of home-turf disappointment, including zero goals at home and no points across earlier World Cup appearances. This week’s FIFA World Cup goals mark Canada’s first-ever World Cup goals scored on home soil. Larin also ended a personal scoring drought. He had not scored in 14 straight international appearances dating back to 2024, after failing to find the net at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. With this surge, his international tally stands at 31 goals in 91 caps for Canada, while his club career includes playing for Southampton. Two matches into the current group stage, Canada has already exceeded its prior entire World Cup output: one point and two goals on home soil—powered by Larin’s timely scoring in the FIFA World Cup.