Canada hope healthy captain Alphonso Davies can help shock Morocco
Canada coach Jesse Marsch knows his side will need every advantage it can get against Morocco in a round of 16 match in Houston on Saturday.
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Canadian men's rugby team hopes to capitalize on soccer fever as its World Cup prep begins
As the World Rugby Nations Cup kicks off in Edmonton, the Canadian team can take a page from its soccer counterpart in generating buzz, says one of the team's veterans.
Canada’s Kone feeling the love in supporting role after horror injury
HOUSTON, July 3 : Canada midfielder Ismael Kone felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.
Toronto hosted 6 World Cup matches. Here are some of the best moments
The World Cup had a spectacular Toronto finale Thursday night, with two legends squaring off in an all-time thriller that turned into a downtown block party for Portuguese fans. It was a fitting cap to three walks of soccer excitement that showcased the best of the city.
Climate change behind sweltering World Cup, scientists say
NEW YORK: Climate change linked to fossil fuel use set the stage for extraordinary heat and humidity that has cast at least one World Cup game into a potential danger zone, according to the World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists.
Manzambi at the heart of Switzerland's long-awaited knockout success
VANCOUVER, July 2 : Johan Manzambi delivered another standout performance at the World Cup as Switzerland booked their place in the round of 16 on Thursday, the 20-year-old setting up his team's opener in a 2-0 victory over Algeria.
Switzerland make two changes, Algeria three for World Cup last-32 clash
VANCOUVER: Switzerland coach Murat Yakin made two changes to his side for Thursday's (Jul 2) World Cup round-of-32 clash at BC Place, while Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic made three.