Soccer

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.

Toronto officials, advocates criticize FIFA reusable bottle ban in World Cup stadiums

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.

Tambling, Chelsea’s former all-time leading goal scorer, dies at 84

Bobby Tambling, the Chelsea great who held the English club’s all-time scoring record for decades, has died. He was 84.

Argentina seeks glorious end to Messi era with another FIFA World Cup title

Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United States hosted the World Cup. After the second group stage match, national icon Diego Maradona was expelled from the tournament due to a positive doping test.

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history.

Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in U.S., Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity

The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Canada hopes pool of experienced players translates to FIFA World Cup success

Canada’s extraordinary improvement in international soccer over the last decade is unmistakable. Whether that will translate into World Cup success is another matter.

FIFA World Cup kicks off in just one week on TSN

The wait for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to just seven days as South Africa and Mexico will meet in the opening game next Thursday. You can watch that, and every game of the tournament, LIVE on TSN.

Argentina’s World Cup title defence draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite a crowd no matter where it goes.

Marsch: Davies not ruled out for WC opener, Bombito dealing with ‘sensitivity’ in tibia

With just over one week left before their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada’s men’s national team still has some question marks when it comes to the health of their lineup.

FIFA's World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn't clothing

Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at home.

Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup

Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who’ve helped him achieve his dream of playing soccer at the highest level — including for the national squad at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.