World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund
Players at this month’s World Cup will earn their clubs about $5,000 per day from a $355 million FIFA fund.
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Rejuvenated in Italy, CanMNT’s Koné ready to take on the world
After a difficult spell in France, Montreal's Ismaël Koné starred in his first season in Serie A. About to play in his second FIFA World Cup, the Canada midfielder is ready to show his team is ready to compete.
Whitecaps midfielder Berhalter named to MLS all-star team
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is heading back to Major League Soccer’s all-star game.
Brazil star Neymar (calf) not traveling for an exhibition game vs. Egypt
Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil’s World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt on Saturday, according to the country’s soccer association.
Mexico recovers early deficit, routs Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup warm-up match
The Mexican national team rallied from an early deficit to beat Serbia 5-1 on Thursday, concluding preparations for its opening match of the World Cup.
France stunned by Ivory Coast, Spain held by Iraq in World Cup warmups
Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué’s brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday.
Canada set to face Ireland in final pre-World Cup friendly at 7pm ET on TSN
Canada’s men’s national soccer team gets one last tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on home soil next week as Les Rouges host the Republic of Ireland in a friendly from Montreal’s Saputo Stadium on Friday night.
Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies
Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup.
Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup.
Morocco has more to prove after reaching semis at 2022 World Cup
Legal disputes and acrimony have replaced the accolades and euphoria for Morocco’s national soccer team ahead of this year’s World Cup.
MLS commissioner Garber optimistic about CF Montréal’s future
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said he’s optimistic about CF Montréal’s future in the league, but certain conditions will need to be met for that to happen.
Man United's Amad nets late winner as Ivory Coast stun France
Manchester United forward Amad scored a late winner to give Ivory Coast a shock 2-1 victory over a much-changed France in their World Cup warmup match in Nantes.
Finishing touches applied to Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's World Cup opener
With Canada’s June 12 opener at the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the transformation of BMO Field into a new-look venue called Toronto Stadium is nearly complete.
Yamal-less Spain held by Iraq in World Cup sendoff
Spain were left frustrated in their first World Cup warm-up match as they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña.
Marsch names Crepeau Canada’s starting GK for World Cup, will wait on Flores replacement
Maxime Crepeau will backstop Canada at the FIFA World Cup. Head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Crepeau as Canada’s starting goalkeeper on Thursday after he split time in with Dayne St. Clair in Monday’s friendly against Uzbekistan.
Liverpool hosts Iraola at training center as club closes in on next manager
Andoni Iraola visited Liverpool’s training ground Thursday ahead of his expected appointment as manager of the Premier League club.
Bayer Leverkusen fires Hjulmand, hires Martínez Novell at end of turbulent season
Bayer Leverkusen fired Kasper Hjulmand on Thursday after less than one year in charge and hired former Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell as his replacement.
A snapshot look at the six FIFA World Cup games to be played at Toronto Stadium
Canada will host 13 games during the FIFA World Cup, with six games in Toronto and seven in Vancouver.
From Modric to Mane, Five stars to watch at the FIFA World Cup in Toronto
Toronto is set to host six FIFA World Cup games, including a Round of 32 match, beginning with Canada’s first group game on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here’s a look at a few visiting players to watch in Toronto.
Man City angry and Mourinho backs Pérez as Real Madrid presidential race heats up
Real Madrid’s two presidential candidates have stepped up their campaigning, with incumbent Florentino Pérez featuring prospective new coach Jose Mourinho in promotional material and challenger Enrique Riquelme angering Manchester City with comments about under-contract star Erling Haaland.
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