'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match

The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup

Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world.

By Vjosa Isai

Football will eclipse politics at this World Cup

Goals, talent and diversity are set to drown out controversy off the pitch

USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau We are here at SoFi Los Angeles Stadium, at long last. Not that anyone cares about journalist’s struggled getting into games, but the security situation outside is leaving a lot to be desired. There is one working x-ray machine for the entire media contingent, and security staff are individually inspecting every bag that goes through. It’s taking a while, and it’s hot. And there is no water in th...

By Beau Dure

Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup

Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.

California Democratic Party under fire for 'you're not allowed to watch' World Cup post

California Democratic Party faces backlash for post saying World Cup USA viewers shouldn't watch if they voted against immigration policies.

From Azteca to LA, your guide to every World Cup stadium

From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Here's your guide to each of the 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

By Simon Smale

World Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada

Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

World Cup 2026: Co-host Canada draws with Bosnia in Group B opener

Co-host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto's BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start to their Group B campaign.

By FRANCE 24

How to decide whether a major splurge — like spending thousands on Knicks or World Cup tickets — is worth it

Ask yourself these questions when considering an extravagant purchase.

By Venessa Wong

The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off

After months of rediscovering his form at Southampton, Cyle Larin wrote himself into national folklore as he delivered Canada their first-ever World Cup point

By Will Castle

What’s Behind Mandatory Hydration Breaks At The World Cup? - Forbes

What’s Behind Mandatory Hydration Breaks At The World Cup?  Forbes

The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off

After months of rediscovering his form at Southampton, Cyle Larin wrote himself into national folklore as he delivered Canada their first-ever World Cup point

Scott Stinson: Canada wins first-ever World Cup point in draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

After a painful series of close calls and near missses, a late goal gives Canada its first World Cup point

By Scott Stinson

T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge's ton powers England to big win over SL

England launched their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Danni Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten century powered England to a record 219/1, the highest team total in tournament history. Their bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 132, securing a dominant start.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

5 Takeaways From SerienCamp 2026

Attendance hit a new record, with more than 1,000 execs and some 4,000 visitors descending on Cologne for the 3-days TV industry event.

By Scott Roxborough

Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first ever World Cup point

Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto. The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history. Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses. Lukic’s goal from a corner sent the small b...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé Kick Off World Cup in Canada With Star-Studded Open Ceremony

The star-studded performance came ahead of team Canada facing off against Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Cheyenne Roundtree

Mexico’s Victory Over South Africa To Open 2026 Men’s World Cup Scores Record Audience For Fox

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a record-breaking start. The tournament began Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, with the former’s 2-0 victory clutching 6.3 million viewers across Fox, Fox One and Tubi, per a combination of early Nielsen ratings and internal data. That makes it the most-watched English-language […]

By Katie Campione

DraftKings and FanDuel boost marketing spending during the World Cup

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ryan Reynolds Spotted at World Cup Match as Wife Blake Lively Loses Court Battle

Ryan Reynolds is looking to score a distraction ... stepping out for a World Cup match just as his wife, Blake Lively, absorbed a legal setback in her battle with Justin Baldoni. The actor was spotted in Toronto for the Canada vs. Bosnia and…

By TMZ Staff

FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener

FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision The post FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

World Cup: Inside "Captain America" Christian Pulisic's Private Life

Christian Pulisic's goal ahead of the 2026 World Cup is to just stay cool."I mean, you guys want me to feel the pressure that’s for sure," the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team forward told...

By Elyse Dupre

1958 World Cup - The Daily Star

1958 World Cup  The Daily Star

World Cup 2026: Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Co-hosts Canada secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their first-ever home World Cup finals match. Read about Canada’s performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-canada-draw-1-1-with-bosnia-herzegovina/

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5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada's long wait for a positive result on football's biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. The post 5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Immigration law that kept Partey out of Canada, as England clash looms

The decision to refuse Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry to Canada has turned attention to a feature of Canadian immigration law that surprises many travellers: a person can be barred without ever being convicted of a crime

By Isaac Agyei