The match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada, which ended 1:1, was put on the back burner after a technical malfunction occurred during the opening ceremony of the central installation.
As the large replica trophy was raised, the sticky banner around the base began to loosen, revealing the inner structure to full stands and cameras. Soon after, the entire inflated structure began to rapidly deflate, deflating in full view of the onlookers present.
Organizers promptly removed the damaged prop, but the moment went viral at the speed of light. Social media users did not spare the organizers, and one of the comments perfectly summed up the general mood: “Imagine spending billions on an organization and then not having enough glue.”
Although the incident overshadowed the visual spectacle, the rest of the program included performances dedicated to Canada’s indigenous heritage and multicultural identity, an attempt to celebrate diversity. However, this bad luck was not the only problem; spectators noticed empty sections of the stands, and difficulties with the sound system were also noted during the musical segments. Despite these initial challenges, the focus of the sports public is now completely shifting to the game itself and the continuation of the tournament.
