Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets one-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday — he was getting married.
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Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and more to headline FIFA countdown concert in Toronto
Bryan Adams will headline a “countdown concert” in Toronto to launch the tournament alongside Haitian hitmaker Wyclef Jean and Canadian-Moroccan artist Nora Fatehi.
The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives
While the mood around the tournament in the United States is complicated by the conflict with Iran, travel bans, immigration policies and politics, Canada stands in contrast to its border neighbor.
Italy U21 F Volpato switching nationality to Australia ahead of World Cup
Italy Under-21 forward Cristian Volpato is changing national eligibility to Australia ahead of the World Cup, four years after he declined an invitation ahead of the 2022 tournament.
Canada to unveil 26-man FIFA World Cup roster tonight at 7pm ET on TSN
The wait is over. Canada Soccer and head coach Jesse Marsch will officially unveil the team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
Messi in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad that will seek a second consecutive title at the 2026 World Cup.
U.S. coach Pochettino says agent spoke with AC Milan, others, no decision on future until after World Cup
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said his agent may have spoken with AC Milan and he also may have had a casual conversation with the Italian club but he remains open to staying with the American national team after the World Cup.
Nervous feeling lingers for players ahead of Canada's World Cup roster decision
Nerves crackled beneath the surface as some of Canada’s top soccer players headed into a training session on Thursday.
CPL’s Vancouver FC settles lawsuit with former head coach Ghotbi
Former Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi and SixFive Sports & Entertainment, the ownership group behind the Canadian Premier League team, say they’ve settled a lawsuit tied to a disputed $500,000 loan.
Report: Barcelona close to signing England forward Gordon
England forward Anthony Gordon is set to arrive at Barcelona on Thursday for a medical exam ahead of his anticipated signing, a person with knowledge of the deal tells the Associated Press.
Report: Neymar dealing with new injury; may miss Brazil’s opening World Cup game
Brazil star Neymar has suffered a new injury and could miss the start of the FIFA World Cup, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Reyna and Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to U.S. World Cup roster
How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup? With Gio Reyna and Joe Scally in the team, the United States might just find out.
Aguirre’s early Mexico camp revives a 1986-style grind for a home World Cup push
When Javier Aguirre was a player, he believed Mexico’s grueling, year-long training camp ahead of the 1986 World Cup was the key to El Tri’s run to the quarterfinals — matching its best result.
Paris Saint-Germain on the brink of greatness in the Champions League
The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest on Saturday. For Paris Saint-Germain and Luis Enrique, it doesn’t end there.
Bublé says Whitecaps need more than private money to stay in Vancouver
Canadian singer Michael Bublé and television personality Drew Scott say they have been approached about helping keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver amid uncertainty around the club’s future.
New York, New Jersey investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted.
Bombito (leg) ‘100 per cent’ ready for Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener
Moïse Bombito is ready to go. The Nice centre-back told OneSoccer’s Kristian Jack that he expects to play in Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the shadow of BC Place, downtown Vancouver braces for FIFA World Cup
Those who work, play and learn in the area surrounding the stadium have spent months planning for the web of road closures on game days, with a stretch of busy Pacific Boulevard alongside the stadium already shut down to traffic.
Canadian winger Buchanan ‘feeling good’ ahead of home World Cup
Tajon Buchanan knows black-and-white images of his face are posted on billboards and flashing on TVs across Canada.
MLS-worst Union fire coach Carnell as part of front office shakeup
The last-place Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that included naming Jon Scheer as sporting director.
No evidence Vancouver sending homeless residents to other B.C. cities ahead of World Cup
Rumours have spread on social media that homeless people from Vancouver were being bused out of town in an attempt to “clean up” ahead of the FIFA World Cup that begins next month.
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