Houston, July 5 (IANS) Canada’s World Cup journey ended in a 3-0 loss to Morocco, but the team made history for their country as co-hosts. Canada picked up their first-ever point in the FIFA World Cup and won their first knockout match against South Africa to reach the Round of 16.Canada defender Alistair Johnston said they are quite proud of their achievements.”I just want to be able to look myself in the mirror after this World Cup and say that I left it all out there,” Johnston said. “I do th…
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Inglewood, June 28 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase on Monday with an intriguing Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada, two nations that have already scripted history by advancing beyond their respective groups. While Canada arrive with growing expectations after an encouraging group-stage campaign, South Africa will be eager to continue their fairytale run and prove that its progress was no fluke.Canada head into the contest as the stronger side on paper despite s…
Vancouver, June 24 (IANS) Switzerland and Canada head into Thursday’s meeting at BC Place with qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage virtually secured, but there is still plenty riding on the contest. The winner will finish atop Group B, earning what is expected to be a more favourable draw in the Round of 32, while the Canadians require only a point to retain first place thanks to their superior goal difference. Canada has enjoyed a dream tournament on home soil so far, col…
Toronto, June 13 (IANS) Substitute Cyle Larin scored within minutes of coming on to rescue Canada from defeat and secure a historic 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening Group B match on Friday, earning the World Cup co-hosts their first-ever point at the tournament.Playing in front of a packed home crowd at Toronto Stadium, Canada looked set to suffer a seventh consecutive World Cup defeat after falling behind in the first half. However, Larin came off the bench in the 76th m…
Toronto, June 12 (IANS) Co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign under way with a first-ever World Cup meeting against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B opener on Saturday (IST). Canada qualified as one of the tournament hosts, drawn into Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. It is just the third time Canda have starred in global showpiece. Les Rouges’ previous two World Cup campaigns came in Mexico in 1986 and at Qatar 2022.Meanwhile, Bosnia and Her…