Canada is the underdog vs. Morocco. Balancing the duality of that psychology will determine their fate
The psychology of the underdog is a fascinating one.
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Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but he has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.
Suspended Balogun focused on supporting US team in clash with Belgium
SEATTLE, July 3 : United States forward Folarin Balogun said his red card in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was a harsh decision, but quickly turned his focus to contributing as cheerleader for their clash against Belgium.
Mexico chase another slice of World Cup history as England return to the Azteca
MEXICO CITY, July 3 : Mexico will bid to continue their remarkable World Cup run when they face England in the last 16 on Sunday, with Javier Aguirre's side standing one victory away from a first quarter-final appearance in 40 years.
Barber shaves World Cup dreams into Brazilian fans' hair
RESENDE, July 3 : In a barbershop in Resende, in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, World Cup fever is going to people's heads, quite literally. Barber Washington Santos, 27, has created a haircut featuring the Brazilian flag to celebrate the country's bid for a sixth World Cup title, or "hexa" in Portuguese.
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.
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.