59 m. ago Vancouver fans react with excitement to FIFA 2026 World Cup draw

“We stared at each other, thinking, what are the odds?" soccer fan Corrado Lenzi said. “Italy in Canada — it would be a win-win for us, no matter who wins.”

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82 m. ago FIFA 2026 World Cup draw brings excitement to Vancouver, but also questions about preparedness

'Now that we know who Canada will be playing in Vancouver, the excitement is really taking off,' said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

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2 h. ago The teams and players who will play in the World Cup in Vancouver

Rankings, stars, who you need to know about Switzerland, Qatar, Egypt, New Zealand, Australia, and maybe Italy.

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5 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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10 h. ago FIFA World Cup Draw Live: Who will Canada play? Trump gets peace award

Who's in which group? Which countries will play in Canada? Can you still buy tickets? Get the latest news for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

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10 h. ago World Cup Draw Live: Who Canada will play in Group B — and which teams could come to Vancouver

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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10 h. ago World Cup Draw Live: Who Canada will play in Group B — Switzerland, Qatar, and maybe Italy will join them

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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10 h. ago World Cup Draw Recap: Who Canada will play in Group B — Switzerland, Qatar, and maybe Italy will join them

Canada will open the tournament in Toronto against the winner of a European playoff, either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada will play Switzerland (June 24) and Qatar (June 18) in Vancouver

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25 h. ago World Cup draw preview: Canada’s immediate opponents and path will finally be known

Which teams and fans will be coming to Vancouver for the World Cup next summer? Find out more

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26 h. ago Whitecaps roar into MLS Cup final — still in need of an owner

Here stand your Caps, one win from the summit.

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26 h. ago Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami: The MLS Cup by the numbers

MIAMI — When the Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami meet in the MLS Cup final on Saturday, it will be the first championship appearance for both clubs. Here’s a look at some of the numbers behind the matchup: 0: Goals Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has scored against the Whitecaps. 1: Games Vancouver has lost […]

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3 d. ago Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami: What you need to know about the MLS Cup game

Yes, we mention Roberto Luongo. Yes, we're having some fun with the whole premise. We also provide facts, including where to watch.

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5 d. ago Thomas Müller came to Vancouver to win trophies. Now he’s aiming for Messi

The Vancouver Whitecaps are in the MLS Cup final, a dream matchup vs. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

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7 d. ago Vancouver Whitecaps embracing pressure ahead of Western Conference final

A win on Saturday puts Vancouver in MLS Cup final for the first time

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9 d. ago Ralph Priso primed for big role as Whitecaps continue MLS Cup hunt

The 23-year-old Canadian started the season as a midfielder but has filled in as a crucial centre back for Vancouver

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1 week ago Lions to host Elks, Stampeders in Kelowna as Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup

Temporary summer digs in Kelowna as the team gets kicked out of Vancouver and B.C. Place for the World Cup

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1 week ago Budget has nearly tripled for PNE Amphitheatre set to host Vancouver's FIFA World Cup festival

The budget for Vancouver's new 10,000-seat open air event venue has escalated from an original estimate of $65 million in 2021, to $137 million last year, reaching $183 million earlier this year

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1 week ago City of Vancouver to allow more noise, but limit street vendors and performers during World Cup

The city will also ramp up municipal ticket enforcement during the period, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000

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2 w. ago Bulls and Bears: Grey Cup game, women's pro sports highlight the week

Tom Mayenknecht: Goldeneyes debut and Whitecaps sellout offer a different spin on a big local sports weekend.

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2 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup: Who’s in, who’s not, and Vancouver’s stratospheric ticket prices

Scotland is back in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Same for Austria and Norway, which hasn’t been in soccer’s biggest dance since France 1998.

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