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What you need to know about the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be like no other in the history of the sport. With three host countries and 48 teams participating, there is a lot to know about the upcoming tournament. Here's a primer for all of the critical information you need to know.

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Buchanan scores twice as Canada routs Honduras in Gold Cup opener

Tajon Buchanan notched a brace and Canada opened its Gold Cup run with a decisive 6-0 victory over Honduras at B.C. Place on Tuesday.

What does Canada's dominant win say to the rest of the competition?

OneSoccer's Kristian Jack joins Matthew Scianitti to discuss Canada's dominant win over Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener, what the Canadians' blowout victory says to the rest of the competition, and how important Canada's depth is.

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David says Canada's big six-goal win will give them confidence moving forward

Jonathan David had a slick assist on Niko Sigur's first international goal, and he speaks to OneSoccer's Kristian Jack after the game about Canada's win over Honduras and more.

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Oluwaseyi says it was special to get a standing ovation from the home crowd in Canada

Tani Oluwaseyi had a goal and three assists against Honduras, and he joins OneSoccer's Kristian Jack to discuss his stellar performance, and a big win for Canada.

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Who could potentially be Canada's breakout star of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Canada boasts a ton of youthful talent on its squad and while assessing his projected 26-man roster as of right now, TSN Soccer analyst Steven Caldwell discusses which player could have a breakout tournament next year and which striker could potentially step up and partner next to Jonathan David.

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Canadian striker Promise David signs new deal with Belgian champions Union St Gilloise

Canadian striker Promise David has signed a new contract with Belgian champions Union St Gilloise which will keep him with the club until 2029. By staying with Union, David will play in the Champions League next season.

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Kilbane remembers being in between Keane and McCarthy during infamous argument

In the leadup to FIFA World Cup 2026, TSN Soccer's Kevin Kilbane remembers being physically in between star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy during their infamous blow out in 2002 - an argument that would lead to Keane's removal from the Republic of Ireland squad. Hear Kilbane relive the tale in this excerpt from Episode 2 of the Park The Bus podcast.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: The event of a lifetime is coming to Canada

Canada, Mexico and the United States are 12 months away from co-hosting the event of a lifetime. An expanded tournament which will be featured across a continent will deliver indelible moments that will undoubtedly be remembered for generations to come.

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Are You Ready, Canada?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is one year away. Stephen Eustaquio gets you set for the biggest sporting event that the globe has ever seen.

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Who has already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Though we’re still a year out from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, that doesn’t mean teams haven’t already punched their ticket to Canada, the United States and Mexico

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What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out

The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer's most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part.

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Looking back at Canada's 2022 FIFA World Cup

One year out from the 2026 World Cup at home, a look back at how Canada fared in 2022.

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With eyes on winning group, Marsch 'couldn't be more thankful' that coaching journey led him to Canada

Canada's coach of the men's national team Jesse Marsch joins TSN's James Duthie to share what he is feeling ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the message he plans on delivering to his players prior to their opening game, his journey to coach Canada, the goal he has for the team to win their group and more.

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LA sports celebrities anticipate World Cup's arrival, hope political climate has cooled by then

When the 2026 World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming.

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Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle

Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.

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On first four-game losing streak since 2007, U.S. looks unprepared with World Cup a year away

The Americans conceded four goals in the first half, failed to get a shot on target and were embarrassed in a 4-0 blowout loss to Switzerland in a friendly on Tuesday night.

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Brazil qualifies for World Cup with win over Paraguay

Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Chile loses at Bolivia, will miss third straight World Cup

Chile will miss its third straight World Cup after losing 2-0 at Bolivia on Tuesday to remain last in South America's 10-team round-robin competition.

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Australia qualifies for World Cup

The Socceroos are headed back to the World Cup. Australia qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.

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Ecuador secures spot in World Cup after draw with Peru

Ecuador qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Peru on Tuesday.

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Italy to part ways with manager Spalletti amidst World Cup qualifying

Desperate to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2014, the Italian men's national soccer team is set to part ways with head coach Luciano Spalletti.

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Buchanan, David lead the way as Canada downs Ukraine

Tajon Buchanan scored a goal and set up two more by Jonathan David as Canada defeated Ukraine 4-2 on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament.

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Tajon Buchanan was 'brilliant' in Canada's win over Ukraine in Canadian Shield opener

TSN's CanMNT reporter Matthew Scianitti is joined by Steven Caldwell and Jimmy Brennan to discuss Canada's statement win over Ukraine in their opening game of the Canadian Shield tournament, and how impressive Tajon Buchanan was for Canada picking up two assists and a goal.

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Canada 'outplayed Ukraine in every department' for a statement win Saturday

Tajon Buchanan scored a goal and set up two more by Jonathan David as Canada defeated Ukraine 4-2 on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield tournament. TSN's soccer panel discusses how big of a statement this win was for Canada, and shares what impressed them about Buchanan and David's performance.

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Jordan qualifies for first World Cup; South Korea returns

Jordan qualified for the men's World Cup for the first time Thursday, while South Korea sealed its 11th straight appearance.

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Uzbekistan qualifies for first-ever World Cup

The party is on in Tashkent. Uzbekistan qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates. It's the first time the Central Asian nation has qualified for the quadrennial tournament.

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What Trump travel ban means for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.

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Kev's List: CMNT players with the most on the line this summer

TSN Soccer analyst Kevin Kilbane looks at this Canadian men's national soccer team players with the most on the line this summer in this edition of Kev's List.

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Seven countries have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Seven countries have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the three host nations - Canada, Mexico and the United States all securing automatic berths.

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Dissecting Italy's struggles in FIFA World Cup qualifying

After shockingly missing the last two FIFA World Cup tournaments, the TSN Soccer panel dissects Italy's struggles in qualifying, and discusses how good Norway is this year as the teams prepare to clash in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

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Canada moves to best-ever 30th in FIFA rankings

Canada moved up one spot to a best-ever No. 30 in the latest men's FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

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US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony

It’s hard to know how, exactly, the current geopolitical fissures, made all the more stark every time Donald Trump or those in his administration talk provocatively about making Canada the 51st state, might affect the World Cup, its organization and coordination, fans’ travel plans and more.

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Argentina hopes Messi will play at 2026 World Cup even as team wins without him

Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now is whether the 37-year-old star will play in his sixth tournament and try to win back-to-back championships.

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Canada's Davies has torn ACL, set for surgery Wednesday, Bayern confirms

Alphonso Davies' season seems to be over after Bayern said he would be out for “several months” with a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The left back went off injured while playing in Canada's 2-1 win over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League.

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Defending champion Argentina qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Bolivia, Uruguay draw

Defending champion Argentina qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday when Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay. Argentina leads South American qualifying and defeated archrival Brazil 4-1 at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Tuesday.

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Nigeria's FIFA World Cup qualification dealt blow in draw with Zimbabwe; Egypt beats Sierra Leone

Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chirewa scored in the final minute to deal a major blow to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification prospects in a 1-1 draw between the teams Tuesday.

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Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup after draw with Uzbekistan

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Qualified Teams

For the first time ever, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, including host nations Canada, United States and Mexico. Keep up to date with the qualification process leading up to the tournament right here on TSN.ca.

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Australia takes a big step toward the 2026 World Cup in new blow for China

Australia took a big step toward securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou on Tuesday that also ended the hosts' hopes of automatic qualification.

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New Zealand beats New Caledonia to qualify for 2026 World Cup

New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series.

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Embarrassing goal creates tougher road as Italy bids to avoid missing third straight World Cup

If Italy fails to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time, an embarrassing goal might be remembered as contributing to another epic failure.

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Scianitti: 'This win shows that this team believes in Jesse Marsch and he believes in them'

For more reaction on Canada's win over the United States in the third place match of CONCACAF Nations League TSN's Matthew Scianitti joins Jay Onrait to discuss the positive impact of Jesse Marsch's lineup changes, and what this result means for the team moving towards next summers World Cup.

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England underwhelms against Latvia in World Cup qualifier win

Reece James scored a brilliant free kick and Eberechi Eze grabbed his maiden international goal as England beat Latvia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Monday.

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Japan becomes first qualifier for 2026 World Cup, joining host nations

Japan has become the first team to earn their spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a 2-0 win over Bahrain Thursday, Japan secured their spot alongside co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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David scores winner as Canada knocks off United States to claim third at CONCACAF Nations League

Jonathan David scored the eventual winner with a picture-perfect finish at the 59th minute, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 to claim third place at the CONCACAF Nations League.

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David on Lille future: 'If I do end up going, I’m going to push to play at the highest level'

Jonathan David's club future remains up in the air as the Canadian star continues to play out his fifth season with Lille in France's Ligue 1.

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Canada's Marsch on red card vs. USA: 'If I had to do it, I would do it again'

Canada coach Jesse Marsch missed Jonathan David's 59th-minute deciding goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game.

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Marsch hopeful about captain Davies' health

Canada captain Alphonso Davies may be headed to an MRI after exiting Sunday's 2-1 win over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game in the 12th minute favouring his knee.

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Jimenez lifts Mexico to win over Panama in CONCACAF Nations League final

Raúl Jiménez scored his second goal on a penalty kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Mexico beat Panama 2-1 Sunday night to win the CONCACAF Nations League tournament for the first time.

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Haaland helps Norway start World Cup qualifying campaign with rout at Moldova

Erling Haaland helped Norway make a positive start to its World Cup qualifying campaign by scoring in a 5-0 rout at Moldova on Saturday.

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Marsch is trying to build something uniquely Canadian

Men’s national soccer team coach feels he has found something ‘perfect’ with Canada and his top priority is to use the next 15 months to prepare the 26 players he will take to the 2026 World Cup, Matthew Scianitti writes.

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Canadian men to play two friendlies in Montreal ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada Soccer says the Canadian men's team will play at least two friendlies in Montreal in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. There is no word on opposition yet for the games, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo. Canada Soccer says the opponent will be confirmed following "out-of-region" World Cup qualifying matches.

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Canada to host 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup, including CanMNT's opener in Toronto

Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

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England's Tuchel takes tips from NBA as World Cup quest begins

Thomas Tuchel wants to create a “brotherhood” in England's squad to help end a decades-long wait for a trophy.

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FIFA to study South American idea for 64-team men's World Cup in 2030 centenary edition

FIFA is looking at a surprise proposal from South American soccer to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup to 64 teams — double the size of the 2022 edition in Qatar.