Sead Kolasinac delivered one of the standout moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, producing a breathtaking goal-line clearance to preserve Bosnia and Herzegovina's lead against Canada in Group B's opening fixture.
Canada had fallen behind in the 21st minute to a Jovo Lukic strike — assisted by Kolasinac himself — before the World Cup co-hosts mounted a relentless fightback that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The clearance that stopped time
The defining moment arrived in the 53rd minute. Canadian left-back Richie Laryea ghosted into the penalty area and curled a right-footed effort beyond the Bosnian goalkeeper, with the ball seemingly destined for the net.
Kolasinac, however, had other ideas. The former Arsenal defender stretched out a desperate foot and deflected Laryea's shot onto the crossbar, sparing Bosnia a certain equaliser. BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce described the intervention as
