Edmonton soccer friendly a chance for Team Canada to find its groove ahead of World Cup
Tens of thousands of fans will pack into Commonwealth Stadium on Monday to watch Team Canada duke it out against Uzbekistan in a friendly soccer game.
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Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup with 6-2 win over Everett Silvertips
Sam O'Reilly stepped up again. Jared Woolley did his part, too. And Jussi Ahokas made history in the process.
Netherlands aim for World Cup glory despite lack of star power
June 1 : The Netherlands consider themselves World Cup contenders but head for the 2026 finals with a squad that contains few of the outstanding individual stars and little of the overall quality that has marked their previous appearances at the tournament.
Humble roots fuel Ecuador's World Cup hopes
QUITO, June 1 : Dusty pitches tucked amid poverty and childhood dreams of wearing Ecuador's jersey shaped the early steps of several national team players who will now fulfil their ambition of representing their country at the World Cup.
Fit De Jong offers an extra dimension to the Dutch
June 1 : For the Netherlands, doing without talismanic midfielder Frenkie de Jong has become a regular occurrence over the last two years, but they are always a better team with him in the lineup.
Goals dry up for South Korea's favourite Son ahead of World Cup
SEOUL, June 1 : South Korean fans have long wondered who will provide the goals when Son Heung-min hangs up his boots, but if the 33-year-old striker's scoring slump continues heading into the World Cup some may feel now is the time to let someone else lead the line.
Turkey's new generation eyes World Cup impact after 24-year absence
ISTANBUL, June 1 : Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players - including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler - and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist.
Heavy burden of expectation could hamper Morocco's hopes
June 1 : Morocco’s heroics at the last World Cup mean they carry a heavy burden of expectation into this month’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., which threatens to hamper their chances.