Canada to wear all-black kits vs. Morocco, looking for 3-0 record in them
Canada will wear their all-black kits for Saturday’s Round of 16 clash against Morocco, with the team hoping to find more success in the jerseys.
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Man City to sign England midfielder Anderson from Nottingham Forest
England international Elliot Anderson is heading to Manchester City after a deal for the midfielder was reached with Nottingham Forest on Thursday.
Large fan crowds expected in sweltering Toronto for Portugal-Croatia World Cup match
Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch Portugal take on Croatia at the FIFA men’s World Cup, despite a stifling heat wave and some event cancellations.
Portugal to meet Croatia in final World Cup match at Toronto Stadium
Portugal is set to meet Croatia tonight in a Round of 32 match at the FIFA men’s World Cup.
Fans of Algeria and Switzerland hope for a win in round-of-32 match in Vancouver
Algeria native Nawel Allam says it’s “a dream come true” to see her home country play a World Cup match in British Columbia, where she has lived for 35 years.
Gueye won’t play again for Senegal under current coaches following World Cup loss
After Senegal blew a late lead against Belgium to go out of the World Cup, midfielder Pape Gueye said he would not play for the team while the coaching staff stays.
Portugal, Croatia play final World Cup game in Toronto in Round of 32 action on TSN
Three Round of 32 games will be featured Thursday, including the final game hosted at Toronto Stadium. Let’s take a closer look at Thursday’s action and what’s at stake.
USA’s Balogun shown red card after goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Folarin Balogun put the United States ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup’s round of 32 match on Wednesday night with his third goal of the tournament, then got a red card early in the second half that forced the Americans to play a man short.
Three people run onto field and stop play during the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal
Three people ran onto the field during Wednesday’s World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal in the round of 32, causing a stoppage of play.
Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for reported $63 million
Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros ($63 million).
Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon keeps one eye on England's World Cup match
There are no World Cup games shown at Wimbledon — even when England is playing — but the Centre Court crowd was clearly finding ways of following some of the footy anyway.
Congo goalkeeper Mpasi nearly leads his team to a shocking upset of England at the World Cup
England is moving on to the round of 16 after a 2-1 victory Wednesday, while Lionel Mpasi will have to console himself with one of the great defensive performances in a tournament filled with stellar play from the keepers.
Kane ‘feeling as good as ever’ and quietly playing some of the best soccer in the World Cup
Harry Kane came up big when England needed it most with a pair of late goals to solidify a 2-1 win and send England to the Round of 16 to face Mexico in Mexico City.
Messages of support motivating Canada during historic World Cup run
Jesse Marsch still gets a little star-struck by some of the legends following Canada’s success at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. For the national squad’s head coach, getting messages from hockey great Wayne Gretzky continues to be surreal.
Brazil midfielder Paquetá has a thigh injury ahead of match against Norway at the World Cup
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who limped off the field at halftime during his team’s last World Cup match, has a thigh injury.
No Cheering In The Press Box: Cultures clash in World Cup media centres
North American sports journalists will usually take pains not to appear biased. That includes using neutral language when interviewing coaches and players, not wearing team colours on the job, and remaining stone-faced after goals or other big plays.
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would result in an immediate red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player. Officials are actively enforcing that rule change.
League in FIFA's home nation Switzerland rejects World Cup-style mandatory drinks breaks
The soccer league in FIFA’s home country Switzerland is not interested in World Cup -style mandatory drinks breaks splitting games into four quarters.
Three people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
Chelsea signs Italy rising star Palestra for $57M while under financial scrutiny from UEFA
Chelsea signed Italy full back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on Wednesday as the club reshapes its squad following the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager.
Aston Villa takes on FIFA in court to unblock registration for 17-year-old Madjo
Aston Villa took on FIFA at sport’s highest court on Wednesday to try and register Brian Madjo, who has been refused permission to play this year.
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