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April 19, 2026

Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munich scores his team's third goal during his team's Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on Sunday in Munich, Germany.

Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munich scores his team's third goal during his team's Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on Sunday in Munich, Germany.

Alphonso Davies scores in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title-clinching win over Stuttgart

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April 19, 2026

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his team's second goal past goalkeeper David Raya of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his team's second goal past goalkeeper David Raya of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Manchester City beats Arsenal 2-1 to keep Premier League title race alive

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April 18, 2026

Toronto FC's Kobe Franklin, left, celebrates his late equalizing goal against Austin FC on Saturday.

Toronto FC's Kobe Franklin, left, celebrates his late equalizing goal against Austin FC on Saturday.

Toronto FC tallies late to salvage 3-3 draw with visiting Austin FC

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April 18, 2026

<p>A game ball for the Canadian Premier League is seen during a match between York United FC and Forge Hamilton FC in CPL soccer action at York Lions Stadium in Toronto on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin</p>

<p>A game ball for the Canadian Premier League is seen during a match between York United FC and Forge Hamilton FC in CPL soccer action at York Lions Stadium in Toronto on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin</p>

First ‘daylight offside’ goal allowed in CPL

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April 18, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Emmanuel Sabbi celebrates scoring during the first half against the Sporting Kansas City at BC Place.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Emmanuel Sabbi celebrates scoring during the first half against the Sporting Kansas City at BC Place.

Whitecaps blank Sporting Kansas City 3-0

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April 17, 2026

CF Montreal's new head coach Philippe Eullaffroy gives instruction during practice in Montreal, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

CF Montreal's new head coach Philippe Eullaffroy gives instruction during practice in Montreal, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

New coach Philippe Eullaffroy looks to bring joy, simplicity back to CF Montréal

3 min read

April 16, 2026

Canada's Justine Pelletier scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semifinal match between Canada and New Zealand at Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, Friday Sept. 19, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)

Canada's Justine Pelletier scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semifinal match between Canada and New Zealand at Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, Friday Sept. 19, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)

Canada women renew rugby rivalry with New Zealand Black Ferns

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April 16, 2026

Alistair Johnston (right) hasn't suited up for Canada since last June’s quarter-final penalty shootout loss to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. After hamstring surgery in November, he's working his way back onto the pitch for Celtic, with his team playing Sunday in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Alistair Johnston (right) hasn't suited up for Canada since last June’s quarter-final penalty shootout loss to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. After hamstring surgery in November, he's working his way back onto the pitch for Celtic, with his team playing Sunday in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Dogged by injury, Canada’s Alistair Johnston hopes ‘longest year of my life’ is behind him

4 min read

April 15, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Muller shows his appreciation to Vancouver fans after Inter Miami defeated Vancouver during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Muller shows his appreciation to Vancouver fans after Inter Miami defeated Vancouver during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps star Müller calls on fans to pack stadium for home games

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April 15, 2026

Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry

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April 14, 2026

Canada's Sophie de Goede celebrates with her teammates after winning world player of the year at last year's women's World Cup.

Canada's Sophie de Goede celebrates with her teammates after winning world player of the year at last year's women's World Cup.

Rugby Canada launches new fundraising campaign

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April 13, 2026

Luca Saputo, CF Montreal's managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology, met with media on Monday to discuss the dismissal of coach Marco Donadel.

Luca Saputo, CF Montreal's managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology, met with media on Monday to discuss the dismissal of coach Marco Donadel.

CF Montreal exec Saputo says he didn’t want to make rash decision in firing of coach

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April 12, 2026

Manchester City's Marc Guehi celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on Sunday against Chelsea.

Manchester City's Marc Guehi celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on Sunday against Chelsea.

Man City get into gear for another season finale run

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April 11, 2026

Wayne Boucher poses for a portrait with his dog Chewy in Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Boucher said he was told my Vancouver police in February he’s no longer allowed to shelter outdoors within two kilometres of BC Place stadium because of new bylaws mandated for the FIFA World Cup. Jesse Winter/ The Globe and Mail

Wayne Boucher poses for a portrait with his dog Chewy in Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Boucher said he was told my Vancouver police in February he’s no longer allowed to shelter outdoors within two kilometres of BC Place stadium because of new bylaws mandated for the FIFA World Cup. Jesse Winter/ The Globe and Mail

As FIFA World Cup looms, anxiety grows among Vancouver’s unhoused residents

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April 10, 2026

Justine Pelletier of Canada will serve as skipper on Saturday against Australia, as the women's rugby squad gets back into action after its second-place finish in last year's World Cup.

Justine Pelletier of Canada will serve as skipper on Saturday against Australia, as the women's rugby squad gets back into action after its second-place finish in last year's World Cup.

Canadian women’s rugby team returns to action against Australia

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April 10, 2026

Canada's DB Pridham (C) vies with Argentina's Aldana Cometti (R) and Daiana Falfan (on the ground) during the SheBelieves Cup match between Canada and Argentina at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on March 7, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)

Canada's DB Pridham (C) vies with Argentina's Aldana Cometti (R) and Daiana Falfan (on the ground) during the SheBelieves Cup match between Canada and Argentina at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on March 7, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)

Just one year into its existence, the NSL is impacting Canada’s women’s national program

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April 10, 2026

New England Revolution forward Luca Langoni, right, turns away from CF Montreal midfielder Wiki Carmona, left, in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

New England Revolution forward Luca Langoni, right, turns away from CF Montreal midfielder Wiki Carmona, left, in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

CF Montréal looks for offence and a win in home opener

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April 10, 2026

Italian soccer legend and 2006 World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro helps unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy during the launch of a trophy tour, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Italian soccer legend and 2006 World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro helps unveil the FIFA World Cup trophy during the launch of a trophy tour, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

FIFA World Cup trophy unveiled in Vancouver to kick off countrywide tour

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April 10, 2026

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - MARCH 29: Nelly Furtado is inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame onstage during the 2026 JUNO Awards at TD Coliseum on March 29, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Nelly Furtado appeared at the 2026 JUNO Awards last month in Hamilton.

FIFA World Cup 2026 music includes new Nelly Furtado single

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April 9, 2026

Toronto's BMO Field has undergone a massive expansion, adding thousands of seats for fans to watch the six World Cup games it will host this summer.

Toronto's BMO Field has undergone a massive expansion, adding thousands of seats for fans to watch the six World Cup games it will host this summer.

FIFA redraws the map on top-tier World Cup seating

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April 9, 2026

Tehran native and Stony Brook University graduate student Arad Ershad plays soccer with friends at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Tehran native and Stony Brook University graduate student Arad Ershad plays soccer with friends at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Iranian American soccer fans torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears

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April 9, 2026

Fourth official Drew Fischer, of Canada, seen here at the 2024 Olympic men's quarter-final between Egypt and Paraguay will be one of FIFA's 45 officials at this summer's World Cup.

Fourth official Drew Fischer, of Canada, seen here at the 2024 Olympic men's quarter-final between Egypt and Paraguay will be one of FIFA's 45 officials at this summer's World Cup.

Canadian Drew Fischer to referee at World Cup

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April 8, 2026

Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue, seen here at an event unveiling Canada’s 2026 World Cup jerseys in Toronto last month, plans to spread the influx of money it will receive through co-hosting this year's World Cup out into less fruitful years in the future.

Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue, seen here at an event unveiling Canada’s 2026 World Cup jerseys in Toronto last month, plans to spread the influx of money it will receive through co-hosting this year's World Cup out into less fruitful years in the future.

Canada Soccer forecasts smaller-than-expected deficit in 2025 and surplus of $6.5-million in 2026

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April 8, 2026

PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia makes his way through on his way to score his side's second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in Paris, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia makes his way through on his way to score his side's second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in Paris, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Kvaratskhelia helps lead PSG past Liverpool in Champions League quarter-final first leg

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April 8, 2026

The 48-team men’s showcase runs June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

The 48-team men’s showcase runs June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

FIFA World Cup machine keeps rolling no matter what

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April 7, 2026

Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Harry Kane leads Bayern to first-leg win over Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals

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April 6, 2026

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English FA Cup quaterfinal soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal in Southampton, England, Saturday, April 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

Arsenal manager says team must embrace losses ahead of Champions League quarter-final at Sporting

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April 6, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) agents patrol around the Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) agents patrol around the Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce)

ICE agents don’t carry guns in Canada, agency says in response to World Cup concerns

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April 3, 2026

Toronto FC striker Josh Sargent takes a shot on goal during his debut for the club against the New York Red Bulls at Toronto's BMO Field last month.

Toronto FC striker Josh Sargent takes a shot on goal during his debut for the club against the New York Red Bulls at Toronto's BMO Field last month.

Toronto FC’s Sargent looking for first goal as team welcomes Rapids to BMO Field

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April 3, 2026

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi leaps over a challenge from Tunisia's Omar Rekik during their friendly game in Toronto on Tuesday.

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi leaps over a challenge from Tunisia's Omar Rekik during their friendly game in Toronto on Tuesday.

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