World Cup 2026 LIVE: News and Updates Before Canada and USA Games
Canada seek their first World Cup point, while the United States open against Paraguay as FIFA faces criticism over ticket pricing.
- Canada begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today at BMO Field in Toronto, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B. Coach Jesse Marsch's team seeks the nation's first-ever point at a global tournament after defeats in 1986 and 2022.
- Later today, the USMNT takes on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in California to launch Group D. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad faces difficult opponents appearing in the tournament for the first time since 2010.
- Following Thursday's opening ceremonies in Mexico City, tournament action intensified as Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa, while South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1. Both Group A matches began the 104-game competition continuing through July 19.
- Controversy emerged as large numbers of empty seats appeared at Guadalajara Stadium during South Korea's match. FIFA faces criticism and potential legal action from New York, New Jersey, and California officials regarding what critics call inflated ticket prices.
- This 39-day tournament features 48 countries competing across 16 cities, marking the largest FIFA World Cup to date. Teams are focused on establishing rhythm early in the 104-game competition as play continues through July 19.
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USA, Canada to Play First World Cup Home Games
Team USA and Team Canada take to their respective pitches on June 12 to complete the official opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The day marks the first World Cup match on U.S. soil since 1994 and the first-ever World Cup home game for Team Canada. The Americans are set to face Paraguay in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET. The United States has won five of the last nine matches against Paraguay. The most recent win came in November 2025 when Team USA b…
WORLD CUP DAILY, June 12: Canada to play historic first game at noon today - The Northern View
Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which continues until July 19. All eyes are on Toronto today for Canada’s historic first match of the World Cup, noon start vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on the TSN network. This will be the co-host nation’s first World Cup action on home soil, in the opener for Group B. For coach Jesse Marsch’s team, the match is a huge opportunity to establish rhythm early in the 104-game tourname…
Group A has already had its first matches. The World Cup will open in Canada. Get to know the matches of the World Cup day
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dvhn.nlThe biggest World Cup in the history of football has begun. After the opening match, in which host nation Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa, it is the turn of Canada and the United States, the other two host nations.
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