The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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1 p.m.

Germany and Curacao have kicked off their Group E match in Houston.

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11:15 a.m.

Panama’s World Cup preparations attracted an unexpected visitor a few days ago when New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero attended the team’s training camp in New Tecumseth, Ont. The Panamanian shortstop, in Toronto for the Yankees’ weekend series against the Blue Jays that wraps up today, spent an afternoon watching practice and meeting players before sharing dinner with the squad. Caballero said he plans to keep tabs on Panama’s World Cup opener against Ghana on Wednesday while the Yankees host the Chicago White Sox in New York.


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11:15 a.m.

The temporary natural grass field installed for the World Cup at Vancouver’s BC Place received strong reviews from players following Australia’s 2-0 victory over Turkey last night. The surface, part of a $196-million stadium upgrade, was laid over the venue’s artificial turf and is supported by specialized irrigation, ventilation and UV-light systems. Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach called the pitch “great quality,” while teammate Aiden O’Neill described it as “unbelievable,” and Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said it was in “perfect condition.”



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9 a.m.

Canada is in Vancouver today for a rest day following Friday’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in its World Cup opener in Toronto. The Canadians sit in a four-way tie atop Group B after the opening round of matches. Qatar’s stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday left Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland all on one point. Canada hits the pitch tomorrow at the team’s training centre at the University of British Columbia.

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9 a.m.

Day 4 of the World Cup features the first matches for Groups E and F, with Germany, the Netherlands, Ecuador and Sweden all opening their tournaments. World Cup debutant Curacao gets a baptism by fire against Germany, while the Netherlands and Japan meet in what could be one of the most competitive opening-round matchups. Ecuador carries a 19-match unbeaten streak into its game against Ivory Coast before Sweden closes the day against Tunisia in Monterrey.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 14, 2026.

The Canadian Press