Canada’s next goal is first FIFA World Cup victory after securing draw
Canada salvaged a point in its FIFA World Cup opener. An elusive victory is next on the to-do list. Everything is lined up nicely for a 30th-ranked team that is…
Vancouver gets its turn in World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on Turkiye
Ramazan Kilic says he will get goosebumps when Turkiye’s national anthem rings through BC Place Stadium as the World Cup spotlight falls on Vancouver today. After years of buildup, Turkiye…
Police investigate theft of England equipment at World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people have been detained in connection with the theft of equipment from the England national team’s vehicles during their move from a pre-training base in…
Ghana plans legal action after Canada denies entry to World Cup player
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s government has criticized Canada’s “extremely unfair” decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team’s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape…
World Cup Daily: USA runs roughshod, Canada settles for draw
Playing with their respective nations’ pride on the line, there doesn’t look to be a slouch among any of the three World Cup host sides. After Mexico opened up its…
U.S. opens World Cup with dynamic victory over Paraguay
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win…
Cyle Larin overcomes Canada’s lack of finishing to earn first-ever World Cup draw
TORONTO — A historic first World Cup victory continues to elude the Canadian men’s team. But Les Rouges collected their first-ever World Cup point on Friday courtesy of a come-from-behind…
Ryan Reynolds, Mike Myers among stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match
TORONTO — Cyle Larin’s goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada on Friday, it gave a bunch of Canadian celebrities a reason to stomp and shout. “Deadpool”…
FIFA demands pot shop stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament’s organizer. Cosmic Charlies co-owner Sean Kady said a law…
Report: Ghana player to miss World Cup game after Canadian denial, says FIFA
Ghana will be without a key midfielder for its World Cup opener. Veteran Thomas Partey, who has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault…