Canada opens home World Cup Friday vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3pm ET on TSN
Canada’s men’s national soccer team kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil Friday as they meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B action from Toronto Stadium.
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Muscle strains, torn ligaments pose hurdles in Canada's World Cup preparation
From broken bones and strained hamstrings to concussions and ruptured ligaments, Canada’s top soccer stars have weathered a swath of injuries leading up to the FIFA World Cup.
Atleti rejects Real’s massive bid for Alvarez
Re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez made good on his promise of a giant bid for a Champions League player on Tuesday, but it didn’t land its target. Los Blancos confirmed that Atletico rejected its €150 million offer for Argentina forward Julian Alvarez.
Iran: FIFA pulled fans’ World Cup ticket allotment
Adding more turmoil to a chaotic World Cup buildup for Iran, the national soccer federation claimed Tuesday that FIFA revoked the ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three group-stage games in the United States.
No change in training plan for Canada’s Bombito, Priso and Davies Tuesday
There was no change in the training plan for injured Team Canada players Moise Bombito, Ralph Priso and Alphonso Davies on Tuesday.
Deschamps hails France rising star Olise: ‘He’s brimming with confidence’
It might not be Kylian Mbappé or Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé lighting up France’s attack at the World Cup. Instead, it could be the discreet and unassuming Michael Olise, with his golden first touch and devastating changes of direction.
Captain Endo says Japan has high World Cup expectations
Wataru Endo made clear Monday night that Japan has very high expectations for the World Cup.
Team USA ‘pleasantly surprised’ by World Cup buzz as kickoff nears
When the 26 players took the field at Orange County’s Great Park on Monday to the cheers of several thousand fans who had turned out just to watch a mere practice, they were given yet another reminder of just how special this opportunity will be if they seize it.
Ahmed credits Marsch for elevating his game ahead of FIFA World Cup
Ali Ahmed has become a model of the fast, aggressive style Jesse Marsch wants from the Canadian men’s national team. That wasn’t always the case.
Nelson replaces Flores on Canada roster
Jayden Nelson is going to the FIFA World Cup. Canada Soccer officially announced the 23-year-old Brampton, Ont. native as the replacement for the injured Marcelo Flores.
World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to US was about to make history for his country
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently cut from the tournament by FIFA was set to make history for his country.
Butterflies Galore: A home World Cup can take nervousness to a different level
Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair remembers the unique buildup ahead of the first Women’s World Cup to be played in her home country.
Spain finalizes World Cup preparations with a win over Peru
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored early goals and Spain overcame key absences to wrap up its World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru on Monday in the Mexican city of Puebla.
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.
'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.
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