Jul 7, 2026
The World Cup’s three hosts are all out, and the last eight has no home team
Canada, Mexico and the United States each reached the last 16 and each fell there within three days, leaving the quarter-finals of their own tournamen...
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Jul 4, 2026
Ounahi’s double sends Morocco past Canada and into the World Cup quarter-finals
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice after the break as Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 3, 2026
Canada’s home dream meets Morocco’s knockout pedigree in the last 16
Canada have reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time. To go further, they must get past a Morocco side that made the semi-finals in 2022.
Jul 3, 2026
For the first time, all three World Cup hosts are into the last 16
The United States, Canada and Mexico have all reached the World Cup last 16, something no set of tournament hosts has ever managed together. Two of th...
Jun 28, 2026
Eustaquio’s late winner sends Canada into the World Cup last 16
Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time half-volley beat South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium and carried Canada into the World Cup round of 16 for the first ti...
Jun 28, 2026
South Africa and Canada open the World Cup last 32 in Los Angeles
Two sides reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time meet at SoFi Stadium, with a place in the round of 16 on the line.
Jun 24, 2026
Vargas and Manzambi see Switzerland past Canada to top Group B
Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi settled a tight contest in Vancouver, leaving the host nation to go through as Group B runners-...
Jun 19, 2026
David’s hat-trick fires Canada to a historic first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
Jonathan David scored three times as Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for their first ever win at a men’s World Cup, all but booking a...
Jun 18, 2026
Group B is all square as Canada and Switzerland hunt a first World Cup win
Nobody has won a game in Group B yet. Switzerland take on Bosnia and Canada host Qatar on Thursday night, and a single victory would finally separate...
Jun 18, 2026
The World Cup’s three hosts are all unbeaten, and the real tests start now
Mexico, the United States and Canada have all come through their opening games unbeaten, and the World Cup’s first three-nation home advantage looks r...
Jun 15, 2026
The 48-team World Cup’s opening round belonged to the sides nobody expected
Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curacao was the nightmare the expansion’s critics predicted. The rest of the opening round told a more encouraging story.
Jun 13, 2026
The USA look the part, but their two co-hosts have work to do
Mexico, the United States and Canada have all opened their home World Cup. One of the three hosts looked a class above the other two.
Jun 12, 2026
Larin’s late strike earns Canada a historic first World Cup point
Cyle Larin’s late equaliser earned the co-hosts a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field, ending a four-decade wait for their first point a...
Jun 12, 2026
Canada chase a first World Cup win as they open on home soil against Bosnia
Hosts Canada have never won a World Cup match, but as favourites against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto they have their best chance yet, even with...
Jun 9, 2026
Can a host nation win the 2026 World Cup?
The United States, Mexico and Canada all have home advantage, but history and the form book suggest a host lifting the trophy would be a major surpris...
Jun 2, 2026
Osorio and Nelson seal a clean-sheet win for Canada over Uzbekistan
Goals from Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson earned the World Cup co-hosts a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in a rain-soaked Edmonton, with their home tourna...
Feb 20, 2026
Afghanistan post 200 before bowling out Canada in 82-run T20 World Cup win
Afghanistan registered an 82-run victory over Canada in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixture at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 19 Febr...
May 2, 2025
FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything confirmed so far
FIFA 2026 is set to break records with 48 teams, matches across three nations, and a new competition format. Here’s a detailed look at what’s confirme...