4 Takeaways From Canada's World Cup Opener vs. Bosnia And Herzegovina
The first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil delivered drama, dread and most importantly, a point.
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World Cup Match Day 3: Brazil-Morocco, Australia-Türkiye Highlight Saturday Slate
Now we're really in it: The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup holds its first full match day on Saturday.
Cyle Larin Rescues Canada’s World Cup Opener, Says ‘I Score When Canada Needs Me’
Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
Russell leads way in final Barcelona F1 practice
MONTMELO, Spain: George Russell built confidence ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix by topping the timesheets in the final practice session on Saturday. The Mercedes driver has endured some difficult weeks but has led the way in two of the three practice sessions at Montemelo. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri followed, two tenths of a second behind, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third and 2025 champion Lando Norris fourth in the other McLaren. Lewis Hamilton was fifth but seven tenths down on Russell, ahead of Max Verstappen in sixth and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Teenage sensation Antonelli, seeking a sixth straight Grand Prix triumph on Sunday, was left frustrated by traffic. The 19-year-old Italian’s first qualification simulation lap was spoiled by the slow moving Lance Stroll, and on his second there were several cars blocking his way. “Why do I always get traffic? I don’t understand,” he complained over team radio. In a slow start to the third practice session, only Cadillac duo Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez took to the track. Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg soon joined them. After around 20 minutes, several other riders came out of their garages, although the Mercedes, McLarens and Ferraris waited even longer to emerge on another hot, sunny day. Home fans were happy to see veteran Fernando Alonso, cheering him on from the grandstand named after the two-time world champion, ahead of what he says is probably his last race at Montmelo. Norris was fastest on Friday from Russell and Piastri, and he leapt to the top of the timesheets on Saturday with a lap of 1:16.609. Briton Russell, who has been overshadowed by team-mate Antonelli this season, responded with a time of 1:16:258 to go top.
'To Kimi from Kim': F1 leader Antonelli gets his towel back
BARCELONA, June 13 : Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli's quest to recover a winner's towel swiped by Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix is over after the Mercedes driver received a replacement from Lewis Hamilton's celebrity friend.
Why Ecuador could be sleeper team of the 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Back at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, Republic of Ireland coach Jack Charlton hit upon a revelation. In a World Cup where many third-place teams in their groups advanced to the knockout phase, it was possible to lift the trophy without winning a single game in regulation time.
George Russell sets pace in final practice before Barcelona qualifying
George Russell got the better of championship leader Kimi Antonelli to lead the way in final practice before qualifying at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
‘To Kimi from Kim’: F1 leader Antonelli gets his towel back
BARCELONA: Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli’s quest to recover a winner’s towel swiped by Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix is over after the Mercedes driver received a replacement from Lewis Hamilton’s celebrity friend. Mercedes posted a video on Instagram of the 19-year-old Italian asking for his towel in the team garage, after practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. He was then handed one with ‘To Kimi from Kim’ embroidered on it. “Thank you Kim,” he said, putting it around his neck.