The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

2:42 p.m.

Nathan Saliba said he wasn’t thinking about celebrating after scoring in Canada’s 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, instead choosing to honour injured teammate Ismaël Koné. Saliba held up Koné’s jersey and formed his fingers into an eight after scoring on a free kick, later explaining: “I didn’t feel like celebrating. I was just thinking about my friend.” Koné underwent surgery today after breaking his tibia and fibula in last night’s match.

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2:40 p.m.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will have his family in the stands when his team faces Uruguay on Sunday, days after the 40-year-old became one of the World Cup’s surprise stars with a player-of-the-match performance in a scoreless draw against soccer power Spain. Vozinha said having his father, brother and mother — who overcame visa difficulties to make the trip — at the tournament is one of the most meaningful parts of Cape Verde’s historic World Cup debut. The island nation was the only tournament newcomer to avoid defeat in its opening match and can take another step toward history against Uruguay.

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2 p.m.

The United States will be without star Christian Pulisic for today’s World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury, with Ricardo Pepi taking his place in the starting lineup. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the change about 90 minutes before kickoff in Seattle. The Americans opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and can clinch a berth in the round of 32 with a victory over Australia.

1:29 p.m.

Midfielder Ismaël Koné has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup, Canada Soccer announced Friday. The 24-year-old Koné was injured on a hard tackle from Assim Madibo in the second half of Thursday’s Group B game in Vancouver. “He is expected to make a full recovery but will miss the remainder of FIFA World Cup,” Canada soccer said.

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12 p.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Canada’s team for last night’s historic 6-0 win over Qatar. Carney entered the dressing room after the match in Vancouver and said the players showed a level of character some people “never achieve in their life” with how they responded following Ismaël Koné’s devastating leg injury.

10:14 a.m.

Fans in Vancouver and across the country erupted after Canada routed Qatar 6-0 on Thursday for the men’s team’s first World Cup victory. Supporters packed BC Place, the FIFA Fan Festival and downtown streets after the final whistle, with many longtime fans calling the result beyond anything they imagined. “I thought we’d win, but that was special,” Vancouver’s Samir Shah said. “Watching Canada’s first World Cup victory was on my bucket list.”

9:30 a.m.

Ivory Coast is scheduled to train in Toronto this afternoon, one day after learning striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada. The 23-year-old French-born forward had faced uncertainty over his availability for Saturday’s World Cup group-stage match against Germany because he is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offences. Wahi’s clearance is a boost for an Ivory Coast side preparing for a key Group E showdown. The Ivorians opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador, while Germany routed Curaçao 7-1 in its first match.

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9:30 a.m.

Canada sits atop Group B after its 6-0 win over Qatar, ahead of Switzerland on goal differential. The Canadians close out group play against Switzerland on Wednesday at BC Place, with the winner claiming first place in the group. A draw would also be enough for Canada to finish first. Finishing atop the group would keep Canada in Vancouver for its Round of 32 match, while a loss would leave its position in the standings to be determined.

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9 a.m.

Canada returns to the training field in Vancouver today following its dominant 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar at BC Place. The Canadian team is expected to provide an update on midfielder Ismaël Koné, who suffered a broken left leg in the second half and was stretchered from the field. He was taken to a Vancouver hospital, where he was being prepared for surgery.

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9 a.m.

Four World Cup matches are on tap today, with the United States facing Australia at 3 p.m., Scotland taking on Morocco at 6 p.m., Brazil meeting Haiti at 8:30 p.m., and Turkey playing Paraguay at 11 p.m. The Americans look to build on their impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Morocco tries to follow up a draw with Brazil against a Scottish side seeking its first trip to the knockout round. Brazil is expected to be under pressure to deliver after an uninspiring draw with Morocco, while Turkey and Paraguay are both searching for their first points of the tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

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