World Cup

Canada's men's under-20 national team has qualified for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Canada's U20 team faces Jamaica in a Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal, playing for the second time in a row after drawing 2-2 in group stage play. The winner advances to the semifinals with qualification hopes for the U20 World Cup at stake.

Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival drew large crowds during the 2026 World Cup, though premium VIP ticketing failed to attract sufficient paying customers despite strong overall attendance and entertainment programming.

Toronto's FIFA fan fest event during the World Cup sold 44 per cent of its available tickets and generated approximately $5 million in revenue for the city.

Canada Soccer is reviewing proposals from FIFA leadership regarding changes to the World Cup format and governance structure.

Canada Soccer held site visits to prospective 2026 FIFA World Cup venues in the St. John's area of Newfoundland and Labrador, including locations in Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South.

Canada's chief tournament officer reflects on the country's successful hosting of the World Cup and explores the possibility of a future Olympic Games bid.

Vancouver International Airport processed nearly 2.8 million passengers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period (June 8 to July 10), averaging over 86,000 travellers daily as the city hosted seven matches of the tournament.

Canada Soccer has scheduled international men's matches in the fall following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first home games for the national team since hosting the tournament in Vancouver.

Canada Soccer is expanding opportunities for women in the sport, with focus extending across multiple World Cup cycles.

Vancouver's FIFA World Cup 2026 host city operations concluded after hosting matches over a 39-day period in late spring and early summer, with organizers now managing post-tournament logistics and facilities restoration.

Goal nets from BC Place Stadium's FIFA World Cup matches, including Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar, have been repurposed as public art installations at Metro Vancouver attractions.

Canada's men's national team will host friendly matches against Chile and Peru this fall following the team's round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup.

A survey shows 67 per cent of Canadians support hosting the FIFA World Cup again in 2038, with some preferring the same venues used in 2026 (Vancouver and Toronto) and others advocating for different Canadian cities.

A record 30.5 million Canadians watched FIFA World Cup coverage on television, with Vancouver and Toronto serving as host cities for the tournament.

Canada's men's national team finished 14th at the FIFA World Cup and earned prize money from the tournament after reaching the Round of 16.

A CBC program covers the 2026 World Cup final and features discussion of Canada's performance in the tournament, along with updates on CPL and NSL action. Canadian men's national team assistant coach Paul Stalteri participates to reflect on the team's World Cup campaign.

Vancouver hosted FIFA World Cup matches during the 2026 tournament, with the city's streets and public spaces filled with fan activities and celebrations throughout the event period.

The Canadian men's national team is beginning a new cycle after participating in the 2026 World Cup, with 22-year-old goalkeeper Owen Goodman positioned as a key player for the team's future.

Vancouver Police Department deployed up to 1,300 officers from multiple provinces during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to secure seven matches at BC Place Stadium and related venues across the city.

Canada holds steady at 30th place in the latest FIFA men's world rankings, while Spain returns to the top spot following its World Cup victory.

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Canada's men's national team finished 14th at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing from the group stage and winning a knockout match against South Africa before losing to Morocco in the Round of 16—their best World Cup performance to date.

A CBC analysis examines controversies that have emerged during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

CBC Sports columnist reflects on the 2026 World Cup, examining both its disruptive aspects and its capacity to unite people despite various challenges.

The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Vancouver has attracted over 500,000 visitors during its first 25 days at the PNE fairgrounds, offering match screenings, entertainment, and official merchandise sales.

Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has forced postponement of an MLS match in Chicago involving the Vancouver Whitecaps, and air quality concerns may also affect the FIFA World Cup Final in New York City on Sunday.

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Thomas Muller criticized England's tactical approach after the team lost 2-1 to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal following a late collapse.

Vancouver hosted FIFA World Cup matches, with Canada's men's national team achieving their first-ever tournament victory. The event drew international fans and featured prominent global players competing at BC Place.