FIFA World Cup

• Canada’s opponent for the next big World Cup match is confirmed

  Canada’s next opponent in their historic FIFA World Cup run will be Morocco after that team beat the Netherlands in a 3-2 win Monday night.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
• Canada eyes victory over South Africa in 1st World Cup elimination match

  Canada now enters uncharted territory, playing in its first FIFA World Cup elimination match and marking the furthest the men's team has gone in a World Cup.

  Canada

  Jun 28
  
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• StubHub World Cup ticket complaints now under investigation in B.C.

  Consumer Protection BC administers the Ticket Sales Act, which sets out rules around transparency and accountability in ticket sales and when someone may be entitled to a refund.

  Economy

  Jun 26
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• Food truck operator says he was sidelined by City of Vancouver during World Cup

  The City of Vancouver said that there is limited space within the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and the city must maintain six metres on the street for emergency access.

  Canada

  Jun 25
• FIFA to allow pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup clash in Seattle

  Friday's group ‌game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.

  Trending

  Jun 25
• Canadian FIFA player Koné given ‘green whistle’ after injury — what is it?

  Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné was taken off the field on a stretcher during Canada's World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday, and was seen inhaling from a small green device.

  Sports

  Jun 23
• How soccer support group Voyageurs is electrifying Canada’s World Cup run

  Thousands of fans have joined Voyageurs-led marches through Toronto and Vancouver, and on Wednesday they'll be out in force again.

  Sports

  Jun 23
• Specially-trained ‘bird dogs’ hired to clear geese from FIFA practice pitch

  It's taking many hands — and a few paws — to ensure the FIFA World Cup runs smoothly in Toronto. Specially-trained bird dogs are helping to keep the practice pitches playable.

  Canada

  Jun 22
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• ‘We could all hear it,’ Canada World Cup coach says of ‘gruesome’ injury

  Ismaël Koné received a pass from teammate Jonathan David. As soon as Koné got the ball, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo fought for possession, and in the process struck Koné’s leg.

  Sports

  Jun 19
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• Some Vancouver businesses struggling during FIFA World Cup

  Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street told Global News that it has seen a 30-per cent drop in business from the same time last year.

  Economy

  Jun 18