In a tense Group B encounter, Canada salvaged a vital point after Jonathan David converted a controversial 76th-minute penalty. The referee initially waved away claims for a handball, but VAR intervention overturned the decision and awarded the spot-kick. David stepped up calmly to level the score and keep Canada's qualification hopes intact.

Costa Rica had taken the lead through a well-worked move that punished Canadian defensive lapses. Their compact defensive shape frustrated Canada's attacking patterns for long spells, and the Central Americans looked poised to claim all three points until the late drama unfolded.

The result leaves both sides with a single point from their opening fixture. Canada will need to sharpen their finishing in upcoming matches, while Costa Rica demonstrated enough defensive resilience to suggest they remain competitive in the group. Jonathan David's composure under pressure proved decisive in denying Costa Rica their first victory.