United States beats Paraguay in opener on Balogun double
The United States cruised past Paraguay to open its home World Cup campaign with a statement victory in front of a galaxy of Los Angeles stars.
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Turkey captain Calhanoglu says his ‘more talented’ team will ‘dominate’ Australia in World Cup
Turkey is back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and, despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu has made some bulletin-board worthy comments about his team’s first opponent.
‘They can shut up’: Larin silences doubters in Canada’s World Cup opener
Cyle Larin took a quick pass, steadied himself and lashed his right boot at the ball. After thumping the country’s first-ever goal at the tournament on home soil, Larin had a message for his critics Friday.
US ready for co-hosts’ final World Cup opener against Paraguay before raucous SoCal crowd
The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay on Friday night to open its first home World Cup in 32 years.
FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in concourses
FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.
Spain back at full strength ahead of World Cup opener against Cape Verde
Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams also were back.
Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopes at World Cup
Portugal traveled to the United States on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for its first World Cup title.
Larin scores Canada’s first in FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Canadian Men’s National Team found their first goal on home soil in the FIFA World Cup, and it was late substitution Cyle Larin who evened the score.
Mexico coach Aguirre’s youth gamble sparks a victory in the World Cup’s opening match
Mexico’s dire performance at the last World Cup in Qatar served as a wake-up call for this year’s event. The message was clear: El Tri needed new players if it wanted a different ending on home soil in 2026.
Excitement builds in Vancouver as World Cup fans bring energy to amphitheatre
Vancouver’s big moment on the World Cup stage is still a day away but energy is building as fans get ready to take in Canada’s debut match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.
De Fougerolles, Oluwaseyi in Canada’s starting XI against Bosnia and Herzegovina
The lineup is in. Jesse Marsch’s starting XI for Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina has been revealed ahead of kick-off. As expected, Moïse Bombito has been held out with his recovery from a broken leg in the fall still continuing.
Ghana midfielder Partey denied entry into Canada
When Ghana opens its FIFA World Cup on Wednesday in Toronto against Panama, they will be without Thomas Partey. FIFA confirmed to The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon on Friday that the Villarreal midfielder has been denied entry to Canada due to a serious of rape charges in England while playing for Arsenal.
Report: Saint-Maximin set to join Charlotte as DP
Allan Saint-Maximin is heading stateside. The 29-year-old winger is joining Charlotte FC as a Designated Player, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports.
Fans marching to Toronto Stadium ahead of first World Cup game on Canadian soil
Thousands of excited soccer fans are descending on Toronto Stadium as Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina is set to get underway this afternoon.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.” But by rewriting its classic “USA,” the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina’s own World Cup dreams.
Live Blog: Canada opens FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada plays its first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Follow all the action right here with TSN.ca's liveblog.
Australia coach Popovic signs contract extension ahead of Socceroos’ World Cup opener
Australia coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension through early 2027 on the eve of his team’s World Cup opening match against Turkey on Saturday.
Bosnia-Herzegovina embraces underdog role in World Cup opener against Canada
Bosnia-Herzegovina made it to the World Cup on the last day of European qualifying. Now it’s facing one of the three co-hosts, Canada, in its opener.
The dream becomes real as Canada set for FIFA World Cup at home
On a steamy afternoon in Toronto, the FIFA World Cup touches down as hosts Canada take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in a game that was years in the making.
Hwang sparks Korea Republic’s comeback win over Czech Republic at FIFA World Cup
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.
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