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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. The round of 32 match...
Jul 02, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo participates in a World Cup training session ahead of their match against Croatia in Toronto on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Switzerland defeat Algeria 2-0 in B.C. as Vancouver eyes its final World Cup match
VANCOUVER - Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 at BC Place on Thursday, keeping the European team's World Cup dreams alive and knocking the North African team out of the tournament. The victory means th...
Jul 02, 2026
Canada's historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants' business boost
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada's historic run in the World Cup has led to a boom for many Vancouver businesses, as the team's journey into the round...
Jul 01, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:01 a.m. Piero Hincapie of Ecudaor is given a red card in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time for covering his mou...
Jun 30, 2026
World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It's a tale of two cities
Ticket prices for Thursday's round-of-32 World Cup game in Vancouver have plummeted since it became clear Canada wouldn't be playing there - but it's a whole different ball game in Toronto. Fans there...
Jun 30, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves following the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at World Cup Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World C...
Jun 30, 2026
World Cup delivers double dose of patriotism for Canadian dual citizens
VANCOUVER - It was almost 28 degrees in Vancouver last Wednesday, but Alex Garcia was still determined to wear two soccer jerseys at the city's FIFA Fan Festival. On the outside was the green one of h...
Jun 30, 2026
World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It's a tale of two cities
VANCOUVER - Ticket prices for Thursday's round-of-32 World Cup game in Vancouver have plummeted since it became clear Canada wouldn't be playing there - but it's a whole different ball game in Toronto...
Jun 30, 2026
Canadian players hope to inspire others with historic World Cup run
LOS ANGELES - After yet another historic performance on Sunday, head coach Jesse Marsch told his team they're all Canadian heroes. It's a weighty accolade for a soccer player, but one the Canadians ar...
Jun 29, 2026
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:05 a.m. Morocco wins 3-2 on penalties to advance to Saturday's Round of 16 in Houston where the side will face Cana...
Jun 29, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Americans need to dial back talk of World Cup dominance
Being a World Cup host comes with bragging rights and automatic entry, but Sarah Mills says if you have watched France o...
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