Soccer

Marsch: Injured Canadian players ‘ahead of schedule’ at pre-World Cup training camp

Liam Millar didn’t have a lot of time to celebrate the highest high he’s yet had in his soccer career. Less than 72 hours after helping Hull City win the Champions League playoff final over Middlesbrough on Saturday, Millar was in Charlotte, N.C., with the Canadian national team.

Morocco’s Hakimi among nine picked for World Cup returning from historic 2022 squad

Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s history-making 2022 World Cup squad picked Tuesday for the 2026 tournament in North America.

Whitecaps’ Berhalter follows father’s path to World Cup with U.S. team

Sebastian Berhalter grew up seeing exactly what it took to play in a World Cup.

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino

Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off.

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who has helped women’s soccer grow in Spain and worldwide, is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons.

The Guardiola era is over. So what next for Man City and English soccer?

After a transformative decade of trophy after trophy, spellbinding play and tactical shifts, the Guardiola era — as it will no doubt be called in future years — in English soccer is over.

‘Disrespected’ Cornelius turns focus to World Cup

Canadian defender believes he was unfairly labelled as a player who chose country over club during his final months at Rangers, Matthew Scianitti writes.

Canada Soccer signs head coach Marsch to four-year extension through 2030 World Cup

Canada Soccer announced on Monday that head coach Jesse Marsch has signed a four-year contract extension that will take him through the 2030 World Cup.

Inter Miami says Messi has ‘an overload’ associated with fatigue in left hamstring

Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, one that has popped up about a week before defending World Cup champion Argentina is set to begin its training camp for this summer’s title defense.

Race for the Roster: Caldwell’s final squad

After nearly a full year of putting together a weekly Canada roster for next month’s FIFA World Cup, Steven Caldwell has turned in his final Race for the Roster ahead of Friday’s official roster reveal.

Marsch expects Davies to play at FIFA World Cup, but might not be ready for opener

Timbers, Neville part ways after slow start

The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways with coach Phil Neville after two-plus seasons.

Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition.

Milan sacks Allegri after ‘unequivocal failure’ of season

A fifth-place finish in Serie A means the end of Max Allegri’s run at Milan. The Rossoneri sacked their manager on Monday, a day after a 2-1 loss to Cagliari meant Milan missed out on Champions League qualification.

Report: Messi (hamstring) to undergo further testing

Argentina is holding its breath over the fitness of talisman Lionel Messi. Olé, the Argentine sports journal, reports the 38-year-old icon is set to undergo further testing for an apparent hamstring injury after exiting Inter Miami’s 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute.

Injured Canadian captain Davies named to World Cup training camp roster, will join team on Sunday

Bayern Munich standout Alphonso Davies is among the 32 players on Canada’s final training camp roster ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

Tottenham leadership promises change after team narrowly averts Premier League relegation 'disaster'

“Disaster” has been averted. “Uncomfortable truths” have come to the surface.

TSN unveils broadcast team for exclusive coverage of FIFA World Cup

As Canada ramps up to host FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™, Canada’s Sports Leader confirms its all-star broadcast team of hosts, analysts, and reporters keeping Canadians engaged and informed throughout the tournament.

Injured Yamal and Williams in Spain's World Cup squad, no Real Madrid players named

Injured forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were included Monday in Spain’s World Cup squad.

Brazil turns to Ancelotti to end long wait for World Cup glory

Brazil’s biggest hope to end a 24-year World Cup title drought is not a clinical striker, a creative midfielder or a dribbling winger like in previous editions of the tournament. This time Brazilians are pinning their hopes on a 66-year-old Italian, who will be sitting on the bench.