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Canada opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 home draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina, highlighting vulnerable set-piece marking, a finishing drought (David’s early miss and limited shots), and a late equalizer by Cyle Larin after a spark from Ismaël Koné. With no World Cup wins yet, Canada must secure at least one victory against Qatar or Switzerland to advance from Group B.
Clint Dempsey blasted Jesse Marsch on Fox for questioning American players’ anthem singing, saying he won’t take advice from someone who “switched to the other side” and highlighting his own sacrifices for the U.S.; the clash comes as Marsch coaches Canada into the 2026 World Cup.
Live World Cup updates show the US just hours from its opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium with a boisterous crowd, Canada battling to turn a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto thanks to Cyle Larin’s equalizer (Davies sidelined with a hamstring), and DR Congo returning to the World Cup in Houston in stylish fashion. Security and logistics are in focus with ICE on-site, hydration breaks and set-piece play shaping early tournament action.
An independent investigation found that Canada's women's soccer coaching staff used drones to spy on New Zealand's practice sessions before the Paris Olympics, leading to suspensions and a search for a new head coach. The report revealed a systemic culture of surveillance within Canada Soccer, although former coach John Herdman was not interviewed. The scandal resulted in a six-point deduction for Canada during the Olympics, though they still reached the quarterfinals. Canada Soccer is implementing organizational changes to address ethical issues.
Canada Soccer expressed deep concern over the racist abuse directed at defender Moise Bombito following their Copa America opener against Argentina. Bombito faced online harassment after a tackle on Lionel Messi during the match, which Argentina won 2-0. Canada Soccer is in communication with CONCACAF and CONMEBOL regarding the incident, and Instagram has removed the offending comments.