Ryan Reynolds celebrates Canada's dramatic World Cup opener in Toronto

Actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds endured a gruelling multi-modal journey to witness Canada's opening Group B match of the 2026 World Cup at Toronto Stadium. Canada looked vulnerable early after conceding a first-half header to Jovo Lukic, but a dramatic late equaliser from substitute Cyle Larin—two minutes after he came on—sent the home crowd into raptures.

The 1-1 draw secured Canada's first-ever World Cup finals point. After the match, Reynolds posted pictures of his journey and wrote: "I was not gonna miss this match. Planes, trains, automobiles to get here but completely worth it. Toronto showed up. Canada showed up.

One of the greatest atmospheres the sport has seen. So proud of @teamcanada @fifaworldcup @canadasoccer." The result snapped a painful streak of six consecutive World Cup defeats across the 1986 and 2022 tournaments and produced Canada's first-ever goal scored on home soil during a World Cup finals.

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