Sportsnet.ca http://sportsnet.ca/soccer/feed/photos Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:24:53 EDT en-US hourly 1 Soccer Featured Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:48:01 EDT Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:48:47 EDT Mike Koreen four_cols_meta sn-collection swiss qatar Qatar earns stunning draw with Switzerland after last-second goal 6360243 four_cols sn_breaking_news Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:09:14 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:24:53 EDT Sportsnet Staff Things just got more interesting in Group B.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article LArin Cyle Larin overcomes Canada’s lack of finishing to earn first-ever World Cup draw 6360243 four_cols Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:26 EDT John Molinaro A historic first World Cup victory continues to elude the Canadian men’s team. But with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw on Friday, Canada earned its first World Cup point. John Molinaro has the story.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Sam Balkansky/AP Cyle Larin Promis David Canada World Cup goal Canada player ratings: Second-half subs help salvage point in opener 6360243 four_cols Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:01:05 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:24:36 EDT Devang Desai While Canada dominated possession and won the expected goals battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina, they needed a second-half goal from Cyle Larin to salvage a point. Here are Canada’s player ratings for the match.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Sam Balkansky/AP Cyle Larin Canada Goal World Cup FIFA World Cup blog recap: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 6360243 four_cols Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:53 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:14:39 EDT Devang Desai Follow along for all the latest news, match updates and analysis as Canada plays its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil, taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina in the opener for Group B.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Soccer Headlines Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:55:40 EDT Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:45:12 EDT Noah Love headlines_meta sn-collection Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP USA World Cup Daily: USA runs roughshod, Canada settles for draw 5747212 headlines Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:30:10 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:15:45 EDT Kai Gammage 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.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article (Emma Peterson/AP) 1920c7d839cf3386a94501d6f315a1c30f1d0b4bb2bceadf2d4b3cf8cd0efa8f Vancouver gets its turn in World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on Turkiye 5747212 headlines Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:42:43 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:43:18 EDT Canadian Press Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Thomas Partey Ghana plans legal action after Canada denies entry to World Cup player 5747212 headlines Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:13:35 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:42:08 EDT Canadian Press Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article USA soccer U.S. opens World Cup with dynamic victory over Paraguay 5747212 headlines Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:29:01 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:29:24 EDT Associated Press 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 in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Neymar Report: Neymar to miss Brazil’s World Cup opener vs. Morocco 5747212 headlines Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:49:51 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:49:58 EDT Sportsnet Staff Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Thomas Partey Report: Ghana player to miss World Cup game after Canadian denial, says FIFA 5747212 headlines Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:32:56 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:34:15 EDT Sportsnet Staff Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article FIFA bong FIFA demands pot shop stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy 5747212 headlines Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:36:30 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:36:32 EDT Canadian Press A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has been given a red card from the tournament’s organizer.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Natacha Pisarenko/AP Mexico opens World Cup with victory over South Africa 5747212 headlines Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:56 EDT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:45 EDT Associated Press Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article michael aebischer World Cup Live Tracker: Qatar vs. Switzerland full_width Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:42:37 EDT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:17:55 EDT Sportsnet Staff Switzerland and Qatar face off in World Cup group play on Saturday in Santa Clara, Calif. Follow the action with Sportsnet’s live tracker beginning at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup 3747efa0-fac1-37df-9df4-b3f1c40fc5dc sn-article Canada 3 Why securing point was huge for Canada at World Cup full_width Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:36:33 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:41:41 EDT Sportsnet Video Iain Hume joins The FAN Pregame with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina to open the World Cup and explains why securing a point was a big deal for the Group Stage.

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]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article South Korea-2 Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s comeback win over Czechia at World Cup feed_column Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:22:29 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:02:45 EDT Associated Press Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Alastair Grant/AP Haaland Norway soccer star Erling Haaland takes in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final feed_column Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:36:56 EDT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:53:41 EDT Sportsnet Staff What better way to unwind before competing in a high-stakes sports competition than by watching others compete in a high-stakes sports competition?

]]> Hockey Soccer FIFA World Cup NHL sn-article Sammy Kogan/CANADIAN PRESS Fan fest Toronto World Cup party begins, but lightning forces evacuation of Toronto fan fest feed_column Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:59:30 EDT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:59:32 EDT Canadian Press The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as Canadian host cities prepared for matches, cultural events, an influx of fans and the international spotlight.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Jose Mourinho Real Madrid brings back coach Jose Mourinho on three-year deal feed_column Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:31:58 EDT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:53:58 EDT Associated Press Soccer La Liga sn-article Natacha Pisarenko/AP Mexico’s Alexis Vega World Cup Daily: Co-host Mexico kicks off with a bang feed_column Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:03:23 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:53:40 EDT John Molinaro We’re off and running at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and if the opening day was any indication, we’re in for one helluva tournament.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Julio Cortez/AP Larin Canada names starting lineup ahead of FIFA World Cup opening match feed_column Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:06:49 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:07:29 EDT Sportsnet Staff Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Armando Franca/AP Vitinha Portugal Seven players who could define the 2026 FIFA World Cup feed_column Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:45:36 EDT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:06:19 EDT Devang Desai In a few days, the biggest FIFA World Cup ever will start. Here are the seven people who could define this World Cup.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Gary McCullough/AP Jonathan David Canada FIFA World Cup Power Rankings: How does Canada stack up against the rest? feed_column Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:05:07 EDT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:21:30 EDT John Molinaro The biggest sporting event on the planet is about to take centre stage. Before 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Sportsnet ranks all 48 teams.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article SOC-WCup-Canada 20260609 Is a Round of 16 run in the cards for Canada in first home World Cup? full_width Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:45:58 EDT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:02:56 EDT Sportsnet Video Faizal Khamisa is joined by a star-studded panel on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to discuss what success would look like for Team Canada, who should be the Golden Boot favourite, and much more.

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]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Gary McCullough/AP nelson Jayden Nelson replaces Marcelo Flores on Canada’s World Cup roster feed_column Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:19:25 EDT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:12:44 EDT Canadian Press Midfielder Jayden Nelson is set to join Canada’s 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup, the team announced Tuesday.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article 17809747886637099 David hoping World Cup success can ‘change soccer forever’ in Canada feed_column Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:14:27 EDT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:14:41 EDT Sportsnet Video Faizal Khamisa sits down with Ismael Kone and Jonathan David to discuss the pride they have in representing Canada and the pressure that comes with playing in a World Cup on home soil.

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]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article Argentina FIFA FIFA World Cup 2026: Ranking the tournament’s 15 best jerseys feed_column Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:21:04 EDT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:54:10 EDT Bennett Griffith Every nation will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing a unique blend of history and modern design, and many have provided very memorable looks. Bennett Griffith ranks the best.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article 17808881486636462 How Marsch has helped prepare the Canadian men’s team for the World Cup full_width Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:10:46 EDT Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:11:49 EDT Sportsnet Video Faizal Khamisa sits down with head coach Jesse Marsch to discuss his role and influence in helping get the Canadian men’s team ready for the World Cup at home.

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]]> Soccer La Liga RMD sn-article Olise Michael Olise could be France’s next attacking star at World Cup feed_column Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:35:40 EDT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:35:47 EDT Associated Press It might not be Kylian Mbappé or Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé lighting up France’s attack at the World Cup.

Instead, it could be the discreet and unassuming Michael Olise, with his golden first touch and devastating changes of direction.

]]> Soccer FIFA World Cup sn-article (Fernando Llano/AP) 59c6d349f5535d5806456ca3ba332a0d3bfb2e0d31531124df60b3780fab6446 Spain finishes World Cup preparations with win over Peru feed_column Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:23:56 EDT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:24:19 EDT Associated Press Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored early goals and Spain overcame key absences to wrap up its World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru on Monday in the Mexican city of Puebla.

]]> Soccer sn-article canada ireland What we learned about Canada after final World Cup tune-up feed_column Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:44:27 EDT Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:01:40 EDT John Molinaro After the final two tune-up matches against Uzbekistan on Monday and against the Republic of Ireland on Friday, John Molinaro tells us what we learned about Canada ahead of the World Cup.

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