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Former U.S. and Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley and former Canadian international defender David Edgar have joined Canada as guest coaches under Jesse Marsch during the current FIFA international window. CBC | Sports News
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Vancouver selected to host FIFA Congress ahead of 2026 Men’s World Cup
Vancouver will host the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, bringing representatives of all 211 members of the world governing body of soccer to Canada ahead of the World Cup. CBC | Sports News
Read More »FIFA confirms Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031
The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini acquitted again at 2nd trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini won again in court Tuesday and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors. The former FIFA president and former UEFA president were acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of more than $ 2 million US of FIFA money in 2011. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer fans around the world call on FIFA, UEFA to ‘show Israel the red card’
As Israel prepares to play its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, its soccer teams are facing calls to be banned from all competitions. CBC | World News
Read More »Donald Trump makes embarrassing FIFA World Cup mistake in awkward trophy unveiling
Donald Trump appeared to make an unfortunate error while welcoming FIFA officials on Friday, as he mixed up two different sporting events. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Toronto’s BMO field getting $146M facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Upgrades include 17K additional temporary seats, new videoboards and rooftop patio. BMO Field will play host to 6 tournament matches in June and July of 2026. CBC | Sports News
Read More »FIFA requests priority health care access for athletes, VIPs ahead of 2026 World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver
Organizers of the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026 have requested pre-arranged access to medical care for athletes and VIPs at Toronto and Vancouver hospitals as part of both cities’ responsibility for the games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »FIFA estimates $3.8 billion benefit for Canada as 2026 World Cup co-host
A FIFA economic impact assessment estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $ 3.8 billion in “positive economic output” for Canada as a host nation. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings at 31
Canada will finish out the year at a career-high in the FIFA rankings after climbing four places to No. 31. The previous high was 33 under John Herdman in February 2022. CBC | Sports News
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