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Canada's Larin salvages 1-1 draw against Bosnia in Group B opener

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Canada's Cyle Larin celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Canada's Cyle Larin celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, says he is physically ‘fine’ ahead of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in either of Portugal’s World Cup tune-ups this month.
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in either of Portugal’s World Cup tune-ups this month.

Endo retirement forces midfield rethink for Japan ahead of Dutch meeting

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Japan Training - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 8, 2026 Japan's Wataru Endo makes a speech before training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Alan Poizner
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Japan Training - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 8, 2026 Japan's Wataru Endo makes a speech before training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Alan Poizner

France's Saliba to miss training

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - France v Poland - Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany - June 25, 2024 France's William Saliba reacts after Poland's Robert Lewandowski scores their first goal REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - France v Poland - Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany - June 25, 2024 France's William Saliba reacts after Poland's Robert Lewandowski scores their first goal REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Spotlight on US as it takes its turn as World Cup hosts

Security fence surrounds the SoFi Stadium as the venue prepares to host World Cup 2026 in Inglewood, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
Security fence surrounds the SoFi Stadium as the venue prepares to host World Cup 2026 in Inglewood, California, U.S., June 4, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Scotland ready to stop their opening day stumbles, Clarke says

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group A - Scotland v Norway - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 19, 2023  Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group A - Scotland v Norway - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 19, 2023  Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

FIFA faces protests in Toronto over Israel ties ahead of Canada World Cup match

Protesters hold a banner reading \"Kick Israel Out of FIFA\", ahead of Canada's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kyaw Soe Oo
Protesters hold a banner reading \"Kick Israel Out of FIFA\", ahead of Canada's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kyaw Soe Oo

Germany striker Undav ready to crown unusual career with World Cup debut

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Germany Press Conference - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. - June 12, 2026  Germany's Deniz Undav during the press conference IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Germany Press Conference - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. - June 12, 2026  Germany's Deniz Undav during the press conference IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser

David, Oluwaseyi lead Canada's attack as Bosnia bench Dzeko

FILE PHOTO: Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Canada forward Jonathan David (10) celebrates with forward Tani Oluwaseyi (12) after scoring a goal against Guatemala in the first half during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Canada forward Jonathan David (10) celebrates with forward Tani Oluwaseyi (12) after scoring a goal against Guatemala in the first half during a quarterfinal match of the 2025 Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo

Thomas Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana’s World Cup opener

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Ghana Press Conference - Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar - December 1, 2022 Ghana's Thomas Partey during the press conference REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Ghana Press Conference - Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar - December 1, 2022 Ghana's Thomas Partey during the press conference REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.