Olise scores 3 as France beats Northern Ireland in World Cup warmup
Michael Olise completed his hat trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in its final World Cup warmup on Monday.
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'We could do something special': Canadian veterans learn from World Cup experience
Alistair Johnston remembers how it felt to line up in the tunnel ahead of his first World Cup game.
Final preparations underway at BC Place ahead of FIFA World Cup
Elevators have been installed, grass has been planted and massive gates have been erected. Now last-minute work is underway to ensure BC Place is ready to host the FIFA World Cup.
Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Geertruida called up
Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the World Cup on Monday because of a groin issue that had limited the 24-year-old Arsenal standout since mid-March.
Heavyweights Brazil, Germany and Netherlands set for World Cup openers this weekend on TSN
The FIFA World Cup is finally here with Mexico and South Africa kicking off the action on Thursday, but the action gets kicked into high gear over the weekend when a couple of tournament heavyweights get their play underway.
Familiar Voices: TSN's Wileman and Caldwell to call Canada games at FIFA World Cup
Luke Wileman will call Canada’s games at the June 11-July 19 tournament with analyst Steven Caldwell. Canada will kick off its group-play schedule Friday at Toronto Stadium against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canada D Bombito taking part in modified training as World Cup status hangs in balance
Canadian defender Moise Bombito took part in modified training Monday as his status for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to hang in the balance.
Eriksen ‘doing well’ and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse
Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team’s physician said Monday.
World Cup 2026 by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This year’s edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament.
Marsch to give Bombito ‘up until the last minute’ to be ready at any point in World Cup
Canadian Men’s National Team head coach Jesse Marsch will give injured defender Moise Bombito “up until the last minute” to show he can be ready at any point in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, reports Matthew Scianitti.
Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him
Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco, with right back Wesley out and midfielder Éderson in.
Denmark’s soccer federation says Eriksen is ‘conscious’ after he collapsed again on the field
Denmark’s soccer federation says Christian Eriksen is ‘conscious’ after he collapsed again on the field.
Algeria extends national team coach Petkovic before departing for U.S. and start of World Cup
Vladimir Petkovic has signed an extension to remain as coach of the Algerian national team through July 2028, the country’s soccer federation announced shortly before its departure Sunday for the United States and the start of the World Cup.
'Fists flying everywhere': A look back at the U20 World Cup ruckus in Toronto in 2007
After interviewing players under a makeshift tent outside BMO Field at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2007, reporters were set to return to the media workroom when story plans changed.
Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of FIFA World Cup
Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month.
Soccer great Pelé’s legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup approaches, the image of one of Brazil’s most recognizable footballers lives on in Santos, the one-time home of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, far better known as Pelé.
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago. That stunning victory turned out to be just the start of its campaign to disrupt soccer. Perhaps no nation has done more to shake up the world’s most popular sport.
Teenager Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at FIFA World Cup
Despite being only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title.
Defender Bombito to be replaced on Canada’s World Cup roster
Canada men’s national team is set to replace Moïse Bombito on its 26-player roster after the team determined the centre back’s surgically repaired tibia is not healthy enough for him to compete at the World Cup, multiple sources tell TSN.
Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 on Saturday in their second-to-last friendly before the FIFA World Cup begins on June 11.
Socceroos draw with Swiss in final World Cup warm-up
Nestory Irankunda has put on a show as the Socceroos claimed a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup.
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