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.
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Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup
Maxime Crepeau will be Canada's starting goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026: list of 26-man squads at the finals
Full list of players called up for the June 11th - July 19th World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States:
Canada wins 2-0 over Uzbekistan at World Cup tune-up in rainy Edmonton
The temperature was about 20 degrees warmer and the players dealt with heavy rain on the pitch instead of snow, but the outcome for Canada's national soccer team in Edmonton on Monday night was the same as it was in 2021.
Canada's squad announced, with recovering Davies and high-scoring David included as expected
TORONTO, May 30 : Alphonso Davies will play for Canada at the World Cup, the final squad announcement relieving the nation's fears that the injured captain wouldn't be better in time.
Bielle-Biarrey double drives dominant Bordeaux to Champions Cup triumph
BILBAO, Spain, May 23 : Bordeaux winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries as the European Champions Cup holders produced a first-half blitz on their way to a 41-19 victory over Leinster to claim back-to-back titles on Saturday.
Thauvin inspires Lens to maiden French Cup title with 3-1 win over Nice
PARIS, May 22 : RC Lens claimed their first French Cup with a 3-1 victory over Nice after Florian Thauvin scored one goal and set up another to help land the trophy at the Stade de France on Friday.
Thomas Clarkson to start for Leinster in Champions Cup final
Thomas Clarkson has been named to start for Leinster in their Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Bègles on Saturday in Bilbao.