Canada's Moise Bombito, left, challenges for the ball with Qatar's Alhashmi Alhussein during the World Cup Group B soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

By The Canadian Press

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

Jun 28, 2026 | 11:07 AM

Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern:

2:10 p.m.

A smattering of cheers rained down as Canada took the field for pre-game warmups. A sizable contingent of Canadian fans slowly took over the section behind the country’s goal, stretching up four different levels of the stadium.

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Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has tweaked his starting lineup. Defender Moïse Bombito is set to make his first start of the tournament and winger Tajon Buchanan has been moved up to the attack with strikers Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi. Strikers Cyle Larin and Promise David, and captain Alphonso Davies are all available off the bench.

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1:30 p.m.

Players from both teams took the field at Los Angeles Stadium. The South Africans donned white hooded warm-up jackets and pants while the Canadians wore black hoodies or t-shirts and shorts. Many of the athletes used their phones to capture the vast stadium’s atmosphere.

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1 p.m.

Fans are filtering into Los Angeles Stadium ahead of Canada’s round-of-32 game against South Africa. There were several Canada jerseys in the stands and at least one Canadian flag two hours before kickoff.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2026.

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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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