FIFA World Cup

• Cineplex reports highest 2nd quarter amid rising theatre attendance

  Movie theatre attendance added up to 12.7 million patrons between April and June 2026, up from 11.6 million a year earlier at the same time of year.

  Entertainment

  Aug 11
  
• What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?

  American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

  Sports

  Jul 30
  
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• Toronto still reviewing FIFA data following World Cup

  All the data isn't yet in, but Toronto officials are still calling the event a success. Now comes the task of looking to the lasting legacy of the tournament.

  Politics

  Jul 20
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• Tom Cruise to join FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony

  The 'Top Gun' star will make a special appearance during the show, which will feature performances from Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and IShowSpeed.

  Entertainment

  Jul 15
• Justin Bieber to perform at World Cup’s 1st halftime show on July 19

  The Canadian superstar is set to perform alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS at the first-ever halftime show the tournament is hosting.

  Entertainment

  Jul 8
• Trump says Balogun play ‘wasn’t a foul’ following red card reversal

  UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban, after the world soccer body came under pressure from Trump.

  Sports

  Jul 6
• Canada’s historic World Cup run ends with 3-0 loss to Morocco

  The Canadian men's team hoped to keep its World Cup dreams alive against its highest-ranked opponent after advancing further than ever before on soccer’s biggest stage.

  Sports

  Jul 4
• Toronto FIFA World Cup volunteer receives special recognition

  Alessia Commisso has a rare mitochondrial disease known as Leigh syndrome. Over the years, she has lost her ability to walk and see, but she has never let that hold her back.

  Features

  Jul 3
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• FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

  FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.

  Sports

  Jul 2
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• 4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations

  The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.

  World

  Jul 1