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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.
Wataru Endo made clear Monday night that Japan has very high expectations for the World Cup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair remembers the unique buildup ahead of the first Women’s World Cup to be played in her home country.
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.
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.
Alistair Johnston remembers how it felt to line up in the tunnel ahead of his first World Cup game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Christian Eriksen is ‘conscious’ after he collapsed again on the field.
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.
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