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Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first World Cup last-32 game

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada Training - National Soccer Development Centre, Vancouver, Canada - June 17, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch with the players during training REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada Training - National Soccer Development Centre, Vancouver, Canada - June 17, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch with the players during training REUTERS/Albert Gea

Canada PM’s home is falling apart and Carney seeks cash to fix it

The government will kick off a competition to find a Canadian firm to redesign and rebuild the residence located at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, which has been unoccupied since 2015 owing to its severe disrepair.
The government will kick off a competition to find a Canadian firm to redesign and rebuild the residence located at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, which has been unoccupied since 2015 owing to its severe disrepair.

Marsch mind games bring more questions than answers about Canada's injured Davies

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch reacts REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch reacts REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Canada urge World Cup fans to cross US border for knockout stage: 'You don't have to leave us'

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - Canada fans march to the Stadium - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada fans during the march to the stadium REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - Canada fans march to the Stadium - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada fans during the march to the stadium REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Ice hockey-Canada captain Poulin to undergo knee surgery for torn ACL and meniscus

Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Marie-Philip Poulin (29) of Canada control the puck against the United States in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Marie-Philip Poulin (29) of Canada control the puck against the United States in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Lopetegui stresses the positives after Qatar knocked out of World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts at half time REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts at half time REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Switzerland look to fine-tune after edging out Canada to top World Cup Group B

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Canada must learn fast after Swiss setback, Marsch says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Canada coach Jesse Marsch applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Canada suffer rude awakening as Swiss claim Group B top spot

The Swiss will now play their next game in Vancouver, while Canada travel to Los Angeles.
The Swiss will now play their next game in Vancouver, while Canada travel to Los Angeles.

Ruben Vargas, Johan Manzambi strike as Switzerland top World Cup group with 2-1 win over Canada

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their first goal with Johan Manzambi REUTERS/Lee Smith
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their first goal with Johan Manzambi REUTERS/Lee Smith

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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.