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.
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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 one week from today 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.
Congo’s soccer team seeks alternatives after World Cup warmup game in Spain cancelled due to Ebola
Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis.
Bell Media is Canada’s destination for every FIFA World Cup 2026 moment
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ touches down in Canada next week, and Bell Media has fans covered, from every moment of action on the pitch to the biggest news and storylines throughout the tournament.
Canada captain Davies trains individually as FIFA World Cup preparations continue
Canada captain Alphonso Davies trained on his own Wednesday as the men’s national team continued preparations for the FIFA World Cup.
Swiss F Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern on Wednesday, one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to the World Cup because of a criminal conviction.
Spain coach confident Yamal will be fit for FIFA World Cup opener
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit to play in the team’s World Cup opener.
FIFA launches women's health and performance project to address the needs of female athletes
FIFA launched a women’s health and performance project on Monday to fill the void of of information and research into the specific needs of female athletes as women’s soccer continues to grow.
How Colombia’s soccer jersey has turned into a symbol of political division
Colombia’s national soccer jersey — a symbol of unity and pride as the team heads to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — has become embroiled in the country’s bitterly disputed presidential election, sparking debate over whether the yellow shirt should be used at political rallies.
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