Chiedozie Ogbene earns Republic of Ireland draw against Canada
Chiedozie Ogbene’s equaliser ensured the Republic of Ireland continued their good run of results as they drew 1-1 with World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.
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Messi recovering well from injury, could feature in Argentina warm-ups, says Scaloni
BUENOS AIRES, June 5 : Lionel Messi is recovering well from a recent muscle injury and could feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up matches, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday.
FIFA reverses course on water bottle ban after fan outcry ahead of World Cup
FIFA clarifies rule on bringing of disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry LOS ANGELES: FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one “soft, plastic” disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry. “All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada,” World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA’s X account. The announcement, which FIFA called a “clarification” of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn’t be allowed. That was a change to their official stadium code of conduct that could force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water.
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia. Bosnia faces Panama on Saturday in an international friendly at St.
FIFA changes water bottle rules at World Cup matches after fans, politicians kick up a fuss
FIFA has decided that fans will be able to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.
FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban after backlash - ESPN
FIFA has reversed course on its decision to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, following fierce backlash from fan groups and leading politicians.
FIFA says World Cup spectators can carry one sealed water bottle into venues
June 5 : Fans at World Cup matches in the United States and Canada will be allowed to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle into stadiums, FIFA said on Friday, days after stating that reusable bottles would be prohibited on safety grounds.
What to watch this weekend in international sports
Here are some things for Canadian fans to follow during a pretty busy weekend on the global sports scene.