Soccer

• Soccer fans in Calgary endure snow, cold for chance to see FIFA World Cup trophy

  Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, it's iconic trophy is visiting cities across Canada before the tournament begins in early June.

  Sports

  Apr 12
  
• Italy, Bosnia to play for right to face Canada in Toronto World Cup match

  Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• 4 European nations begin quest to play Canada in Toronto World Cup match

  Italy are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022.

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• Canadian men to host Uzbekistan for June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup

  It will mark Team Canada's first game in Edmonton since an infamous 2-1 frigid win over Mexico in a November 2021 World Cup qualifier before 44,212 hardy fans.

  Sports

  Jan 14
• Toronto officials promise cost of hosting FIFA World Cup matches won’t rise again

  Five group stage matches featuring the likes of Germany, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as a Round of 32 knock-out, are scheduled to take place in Toronto this summer.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Canadian men fall 1-0 to Australia in Montreal

  The Canadian men's soccer team played their first game in Montreal since 2017, but it was not the expected homecoming, losing 1-0 to Australia on Friday night at Stade Saputo.

  Sports

  Oct 11, 2025
• Countdown clocks mark 1 year until World Cup soccer fans descend on Toronto, Vancouver

  The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled to mark the occasion in Toronto, Vancouver and Niagara Falls.

  Sports

  Jun 10, 2025
• Real Madrid confirms Xabi Alonso is returning as ‘one of the best coaches in the world’

  Xabi Alonso is set to take over as the coach of Real Madrid on June 1, replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who recently announced his resignation.

  Sports

  May 25, 2025
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• Cavalry FC, Vancouver FC battle to 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Canadian Championship quarterfinal

  The second half of the two-game aggregate quarterfinal series will be played in Calgary on July 8.

  Canada

  May 22, 2025
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• Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews

  The CEO and general secretary of Canada Soccer, believes the new league will have a lasting effect.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2025