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Friday, Dec 5

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Defending World Cup champion Argentina to open tournament vs. Algeria

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With eyes across the globe focused on 48 balls being plucked from four bowls, next year's World Cup came into focus Friday when a draw determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defence against Algeria.

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Get an early take on Canada's World Cup draw

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Soccer journalist John Molinaro, speaking Friday as the World Cup draw was ongoing, provided an initial look at what Canada can expect — and why we won’t know the fourth and final team in Group B until March.

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Thursday, Dec 4

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Canada's best- and worst-case scenarios for Friday's FIFA World Cup draw

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Next summer’s expanded tournament will feature 48 teams, and their wildly different rankings, as well as the state of global politics, has made the assembly of the 12 opening groups feel like a delicate proposition.

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Wednesday, Dec 3

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Canada head coach Marsch at 22 'automatic choices' for maximum 26-man World Cup roster

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Ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch still has roster questions, but likely only a few other than decisions decided by injury.

Tuesday, Dec 2

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Canada’s soccer women blanked again by Japan, end season on 5-game losing streak

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The Canadian women played better but the result was the same in their rematch with hometown Japan on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to five games with a 1-0 defeat.

Monday, Dec 1

Sunday, Nov 30

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Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 3-1 in Western Conference final

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The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading to the MLS Cup final for the first time in the club’s history after a commanding 3–1 win over hometown San Diego FC in Saturday night’s Western Conference final.

Saturday, Nov 29

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Friday, Nov 28

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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

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Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.

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Thursday, Nov 27

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Wednesday, Nov 26

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Carney to speak with Trump in Washington at FIFA World Cup draw

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to visit Washington next week to attend the FIFA World Cup draw, and expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump there.

Tuesday, Nov 25

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Saturday, Nov 22

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'We made the impossible possible,' says Curaçao player heading to World Cup

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The tiny Caribbean country of Curaçao, with a population of slightly less than 160,000, has become the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup. Kenji Gorré, one of their players, says making it to soccer's most watched…

Friday, Nov 21

Fans heartbroken, angry as Winnipeg's Valour FC announces suspension of operations

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Winnipeg's professional men's soccer club, Valour FC, announced Friday it has suspended operations.

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Thursday, Nov 20

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Haitian Montrealers on cloud nine after Haiti’s shock FIFA World Cup qualification

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Despite domestic turmoil and the lack of a usable home stadium, Haiti’s national men’s soccer team has brought pride to Haitian diasporas worldwide, including a relatively large one in Montreal.

Wednesday, Nov 19

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Canadian men climb a spot to 27th in FIFA rankings after beating Venezuela

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Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating Venezuela 2-0 and playing Ecuador to a scoreless draw in the FIFA November international window.

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Monday, Nov 17

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It was a great end of the beginning for the NSL, with more hard work ahead

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The buzz around the Northern Super League in its inaugural season has been plentiful, as it and the six franchises continue to build an audience.

Sunday, Nov 16

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Federal government plans to invest up to $5.45M to help grow women's soccer in Canada

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Ahead of the first-ever Northern Super League final, the federal government has committed up to $5.45 million to support the league and help grow women's professional soccer in Canada.

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Northern Super League Championship

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Nov 15: The inaugural Northern Super League season comes to an exciting close with AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC facing off in this championship clash with the Diana B. Matheson Cup on the line.

Saturday, Nov 15

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