Canada’s coach, John Herdman, acknowledged shortcomings in his team’s preparation for the first half of their World Cup qualifying match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which ended in a draw. While praising his team’s overall resilience and determination throughout the game, he specifically criticised their initial performance. Herdman took responsibility for not adequately equipping the players to handle the opening stages of the contest. The coach highlighted Canada’s improved showing after halftime, suggesting a tactical adjustment or motivational shift occurred. Despite the draw, the result keeps Canada’s World Cup qualification hopes alive. Further analysis will likely focus on the reasons behind the sluggish first-half display and how to avoid a repeat in future matches. The team will now focus on preparing for their next qualifying fixture.