The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

10:23 a.m.

Canada is headed to Vancouver after opening its home World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday. Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer for Canada, which earned its first point in seven all-time World Cup matches. The Canadians will face Qatar on Thursday at BC Place before wrapping up group-stage play against Switzerland on June 24.

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10:20 a.m.

The FIFA World Cup arrives in Vancouver tonight when Australia faces Turkey in the first tournament match, 9 p.m., at BC Place. The game will provide the first World Cup test for the stadium’s new natural grass playing surface, a temporary pitch installed over artificial turf to meet FIFA requirements. The field is supported by irrigation, ventilation and UV-light systems and has undergone months of preparation ahead of the tournament.

10:15 a.m.

Ghana has protested Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup and says it is considering legal action to overturn the ruling. The Ghanaian government said Canadian authorities found the midfielder inadmissible because he is awaiting trial in England on multiple rape charges, which Partey denies. Ghana opens its tournament Wednesday against Panama in Toronto.

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10:10 a.m.

Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup features four group-stage matches, beginning with Qatar against Switzerland in Santa Clara, Calif. The day’s marquee matchup sees sixth-ranked Brazil take on seventh-ranked Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J. Haiti faces Scotland in a meeting of two teams returning to the tournament after long absences, while Australia opens its campaign against Turkey in Vancouver.

With files from The Associated Press.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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