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Five group-stage matches to circle at the 2026 World Cup

Five group-stage matches to circle at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup group stage opens June 11 with a record 72 matches, creating a crowded early schedule and several standout fixtures.

Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner

Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner

Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe enter the 2026 World Cup with different claims to top billing as football’s biggest global stage opens this week.

World Cup upsets: 10 shocks that rewrote tournament history

World Cup upsets: 10 shocks that rewrote tournament history

A look at 10 of the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets, as the 2026 tournament renews interest in football’s most dramatic shocks.

Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices

Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices

Toronto still has thousands of World Cup tickets available weeks before kickoff, but face-value prices above $1,000 are testing local demand.

Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement

Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement

Vancouver’s final FIFA human rights action plan outlines match-day supports and complaint processes, but advocates still warn about displacement risks.

Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener

Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener

Canada captain Alphonso Davies is likely to miss the June 12 FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first

World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first

Financial planners say homeowners eyeing short-term rentals during the FIFA World Cup should treat hosting as a business, not easy extra cash.

World Cup’s 16-stadium plan enters final buildup

World Cup’s 16-stadium plan enters final buildup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing with 16 venues across three countries preparing to host 104 matches involving 48 teams.