2 h. ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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3 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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12 h. ago SIMMONS: Who is Doug Armstrong and what is Team Canada visionary thinking?

St. Louis Blues general manager is tasked with putting together Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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49 h. ago Canucks prospects: Team Canada set to announce World Junior roster. Will Braeden Cootes be in mix?

The Seattle Thunderbirds centre continues to perform well in WHL, and retains No. 1 spot in our Canucks prospect power rankings

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3 d. ago Carter Hart, acquitted in world junior sex assault trial, making NHL return

Carter Hart, one of five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault, is set to make his NHL return Tuesday night.

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3 d. ago Cal Foote, acquitted in world junior sex assault trial, signs with AHL team

Cal Foote is the fourth of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial to be signed by a team for him to continue his career.

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4 d. ago Cal Foote set to make pro hockey return after signing with AHL team

Foote, one of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team acquitted of sexual assault, signed with Chicago Wolves.

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7 d. ago Hickey: Canadiens' Nick Suzuki makes strong case for Team Canada berth

Habs captain is on pace for a 97-point season and should be a finalist for the Selke Trophy as the top defensive forward.

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8 d. ago Fly the Flag: Air Canada Unveils Celebratory Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team Livery Featuring Canadian Athletes Headed to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Air Canada will transport more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games Eight Team Canada members named Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors Livery features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors on Fin 940, an Airbus A330 MONTRÉAL, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada today proudly unveiled a special […]

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8 d. ago Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves, giving profits to charity

The premier says Nova Scotia is 'committed to a Team Canada approach to tariffs and trade' and will not order any more alcohol from the United States once this inventory is gone.

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9 d. ago Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes stating his case for Team Canada spot

Cootes, who was the No. 15 overall pick from this summer's draft by Vancouver, holds down No. 1 spot in weekly Canucks top-10 prospect power rankings

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1 week ago Team Canada goalie headed to Edmonton Oilers? NHL insider speculates on potential trade

This in from Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, his speculation that Team Canada goalie Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues is on the trading block and could well be headed to the Edmonton Oilers. Wrote Kypreos today: “Binnington has one more season on his contract and the sense is he won’t be part of any re-tool […]

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1 week ago Ottawa Senators are Canada's top team as trade talks heat up at American Thanksgiving

The Ottawa Senators woke up on Tuesday as Canada’s flag bearer. Coming off a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night to wrap up the California portion of a lengthy seven-game trip, the Senators were the only Canadian team sitting in a playoff position in the National Hockey League on Tuesday morning. […]

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1 week ago Call them old if you must, but Canada’s National Women’s hockey team know what works

There's a lot to be said for experience and a rock-solid foundation

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1 week ago Bell: Danielle Smith on a new pipeline — Alberta will soon see if Team Canada is real

'The ball is in Prime Minister Carney's court,' says Premier Danielle Smith

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1 week ago Bell: Danielle Smith on a new pipeline deal with Carney, all signals point to Yes

'The ball is in Prime Minister Carney's court,' says Premier Danielle Smith

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2 w. ago Para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor hopes to bring home gold for Canada

WATCH BELOW: Ahead of the 2026 Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with the captain of Canada’s para ice hockey team, Tyler McGregor about his experiences in previous tournaments, his training leading up to Milano-Cortina, Canada’s on-ice rivalry with the US, and what it’s like being part of Team Coca-Cola.

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2 w. ago SIMMONS: Tavares deserves Team Canada notice even if none will come his way

He’s not an easy or obvious choice of any kind for Team Canada - not with the explosion of Canadian talent growing throughout the National Hockey League

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2 w. ago How good (or bad) is the Lululemon Team Canada gear? Vancouver fashion teachers weigh in

Earlier this week, Vancouver-headquartered company Lululemon revealed its designs for Team Canada for next year’s Winter Olympics. The selection of garments, to be worn by our athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, range from puffer jackets to sweaters to toques priced from $18-$498. The opening and closing ceremonies of every […]

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2 w. ago Canucks Live: Stars alligned at Rogers as Canucks face elite test with Hughes and Pettersson carrying the load

The Canucks are leaning heavily on their top-paid pair, while prospect talk offers promise for the future

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