World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 News, Fixtures and Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first tournament played across three host nations — Canada, the United States and Mexico — and the largest in history at 48 teams. Our World Cup 2026 news desk covers the storylines that matter to Canadian readers: co-host team updates, group stage fixtures at BMO Field and BC Place, and the off-pitch storylines that shape the tournament's first week.
The latest pre-tournament reporting below covers Iran's relocation to Tijuana amid the US visa standoff, the Christian Eriksen collapse during Denmark's Ukraine friendly, and the injury blow facing the Canadian co-hosts on the eve of kickoff. For the complete match calendar, see our World Cup 2026 schedule.
Lead story
Iran's World Cup 2026 Squad Lands in Tijuana Amid US Visa Standoff
Players were granted entry to the United States, but roughly 15 administrative and technical staff were not, prompting Tehran to relocate its base camp to Mexico.
- Christian Eriksen receives medical attention on the pitch during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly
Christian Eriksen Collapse: Denmark Star Conscious After Ukraine Friendly
Denmark midfielder collapsed in the 65th minute of Saturday's friendly with Ukraine. Team doctor Morten Boesen says the pacemaker is working as it should.
- USMNT defender Chris Richards walks off the pitch holding his ankle after the Germany friendly
USMNT World Cup Prep Hit by Germany Loss and Chris Richards Injury
Mauricio Pochettino's side closed pre-tournament play with a narrow loss to Germany, and a Chris Richards ankle scare adds further uncertainty before Paraguay.
- Canada men's national soccer team training session at BMO Field ahead of the World Cup 2026
Canada World Cup 2026 Hit by Major Injury on Eve of Home Tournament
A late training-ground knock has cast doubt over one of Canada's senior players just days before the co-host opens at BMO Field. Canada Soccer has not yet released a formal statement.
- Brazil's Wesley walks off the pitch during the friendly with Egypt while Carlo Ancelotti watches from the touchline
Brazil Sweat on Wesley After Egypt Friendly Injury, Ancelotti Reacts
Brazil beat Egypt in their final tune-up but lost Wesley to a second-half injury, with Carlo Ancelotti urging calm pending medical assessment.
- England head coach Thomas Tuchel on the touchline during the New Zealand World Cup 2026 warm-up
Tuchel Criticises England 'Freestyling' in World Cup 2026 Warm-Up
England's head coach pulled no punches after a narrow friendly win over New Zealand, calling out a lack of structure ahead of the Croatia opener on June 17.
Opening matches
- Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, Estadio Azteca
- Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — June 12, BMO Field
- USA vs Paraguay — June 13, BMO Field