Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC - July 16, 2023

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K. Przybylko

90' + 1'

K. PrzybylkoM. Haile-Selassie

89'

A. SouquetJ. Dean

89'

C. TeranG. Gimenez

80'

R. Czichos

76'

J. TorresF. Herbers

72'

69'

B. ServaniaR. Petretta

68'

M. HedgesS. O'Neill

63'

A. MabikaS. Rosted

55'

R. Petretta

52'

A. CoelloA. Akinola

52'

L. BlessingD. Kerr

K. KamaraG. Koutsias

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PCA 🤝 Robert Dual-sport athletes 🔥 @Cubs

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Jonathan Osorio hopes that Canada falling even deeper in love with the #CanMNT at the "amazing" home #FIFAWorldCup will continue to grow the sport 📈 https://t.co/cNQW73KY20 #TFCLive 📸 @ShaunReports

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#TFCLive Tidbits: Mihailovic available vs. D.C United; Palacio still out The DP midfielder is expected to see minutes on Saturday after being held out of Toronto FC's midweek draw vs. New England. New at TFC Republic (just published) https://t.co/mNIfi1pUME

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Not only are Toronto FC desperate to win again, they're just as desperate to score a goal 😵‍💫 #TFCLive visits a D.C. United side also looking for their first win in a while. #DCU https://t.co/sWrdeYLk9I

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Scouting report: #TFCLive vs. D.C. United @Jose_M_Umana of WTOP News previews Saturday's match between TFC and D.C. United at Audi Field. New at TFC Republic (just published) https://t.co/tN9jiJ27qh

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AFC Toronto takes over 3rd in NSL with win over Montreal Roses | CBC SportsLauren Rowe and Kaylee Hunter scored second-half goals, goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo made two saves, and the visiting AFC Toronto moved into sole possession of third place with a 2-0 win over the Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action on Thursday.

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Rapid extend NSL unbeaten streak to 8 matches, edging Wild FC | CBC SportsOttawa Rapid FC extended its unbeaten run in the Northern Super League to eight straight games with a 2-1 win over host Calgary Wild FC on Wednesday.

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Wild still winless after Fridlund's goal delivers victory for RapidJohanne Fridlund's goal in the 72nd minute held up as Ottawa Rapid FC defeated Calgary Wild FC 2-1 Wednesday night in NSL action.

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Match Report: New England 0-0 Toronto FCToronto FC’s midweek visit to Gillette Stadium ended in a goalless stalemate against the New England Revolution. Much like the previous outing against rivals CF

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Gavran earns second straight clean sheet in TFC's scoreless draw with RevolutionLuka Gavran made four saves to help Toronto FC play Matt Turner and the New England Revolution to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.

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OPINION | The 2026 FIFA World Cup proved that drama sells — no matter the source of the subplot | CBC SportsAs CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, organizers witness record viewership during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it all adds up to money — and new precedents set.

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Toronto FC Bolsters Midfield with $4.3M Signing of German Midfielder Niklas DorschAccording to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano), Toronto FC has secured a major mid-season reinforcement by agreeing to sign German defensive mi

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Report: Toronto FC landing midfielder Niklas Dorsch from Heidenheimdescription

Messi Out MLS All-Star Game

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Messi Out MLS All-Star GameArgentina stars Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul will 'take some time' before rejoining Inter Miami (ESPN)

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Canada remains 30th in latest FIFA men's rankings; World Cup champion Spain climbs back to No. 1 | CBC SportsCanada remained No. 30 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings released Monday, while World Cup champion Spain climbed back to No. 1 after its title victory.

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Messi says Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain left 'immense pain' | CBC SportsLionel Messi says Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.

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Torres fires Spain past Argentina in extra time to win men's World Cup, denying Messi a 2nd title | CBC SportsFerran Torres' first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina's reign with a 1-0 win on Sunday.

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Is this the most controversial World Cup yet? | CBC NewsAfter more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.

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Rise score 3 times in first 11 minutes to cruise past AFC Toronto | CBC SportsThe Vancouver Rise scored three times in the opening 11 minutes to cruise to a 3-0 win over host AFC Toronto on Saturday in Northern Super League action.

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Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé, France 6-4 in wild World Cup 3rd-place game | CBC SportsBukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi's career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.

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CPL leading scorers Warschewski and Johnston lead Cavalry and Wanderers into a drawHost Cavalry FC and the HFX Wanderers played to a 1-1 draw, as Calgary's Tobias Warschewski and Halifax's Isaiah Johnston both scored their sixth goals of the season, joining Ottawa's Ballou Tabla and Vancouver's Mohamed Amissi atop the CPL goal-scoring leaderboard.

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Will a 64-team FIFA World Cup kill the game? | About ThatFIFA is considering expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams — a move that is proving extremely divisive among fans and pundits. Andrew Chang explains how FIFA's already tricky tournament math might play out in an expansion, and why people are so split over whether or not it's a good idea. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

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Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Vancouver at TorontoWatch Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from York Lions Stadium.

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CPL: Cavalry vs. HalifaxWatch Cavalry FC and Halifax Wanderers FC go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from ATCO Field in Alberta.

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The 2026 World Cup: Terrific and toxicCBC Sports' Donnovan Bennett writes this essay on the chaos that was the 2026 World Cup, and how despite all its shortcomings, brought people together.

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This World Cup photographer used a 96-year-old camera 'in a world where everything is instant' | CBC NewsFareed Kotb, a sports photographer from Cairo, garnered international attention when he was spotted snapping World Cup games using a 1930 large-format film camera.

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Match Report: CF Montreal 0 - 0 Toronto FCThe latest installment of the 401 Derby on July 16th, 2026, was highly anticipated as both teams returned from a two-month hiatus. Billed as a classic rivalry m

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League-leading Ottawa Rapid to lose coach after season ends | CBC NewsThe top team in the Northern Super League has announced its head coach will depart after this season.

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Toronto FC, CF Montreal play to goalless draw in return from MLS breakdescription

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Whitecaps' Thomas Muller questions England head coach Tuchel's tactics after World Cup exit | CBC SportsVancouver Whitecaps midfielder Thomas Muller criticized England's tactics after it surrendered a late 1-0 lead in Wednesday's 2-1 FIFA World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.

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Match Preview: CF Montreal v. Toronto FC MLS resumes its regular season play after quite the World Cup hiatus. Even though there are still a couple of matches to play (don't forget about the third-pla

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Messi pivotal again as Argentina rallies late to stun England, secure World Cup final berth | CBC SportsDefending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta and reach the World Cup final on Sunday against Spain.

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2010 World Cup champions Spain to play in Sunday final against Argentina or England | CBC SportsMikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

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Toronto FC II to play at new stadium in Barriedescription

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Winnipeg expansion team, led by Desiree Scott, set to become NSL's 7th franchise | CBC SportsThe Northern Super League has announced that its seventh team in the women’s league will be situated in Winnipeg. The first expansion team in NSL history will kick off in the 2027 season but is preparing for pre-season that typically begins in February 2027.

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He missed the net in Colombia's World Cup elimination in Vancouver. Now he's facing threats | CBC NewsOne week after Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup in Vancouver, the whereabouts of one of the team's key players are unknown.

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‘Competes like crazy’: TFC coach Fraser on Laryea’s World Cupdescription

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Chloe Minas scores late from penalty spot as Roses beat Tides | CBC SportsSubstitute Chloe Minas scored on a penalty in the 77th minute as the Montreal Roses beat the visiting Halifax Tides 1-0 in Northern Super League action Sunday.

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Late Chloe Minas PK goal give Montreal Roses win over Halifax TidesMontreal was awarded the penalty kick after a take down in the area. Chloe Minas made no mistake, converting for the game's only goal to secure the Roses win.

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Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Vancouver at MontrealWatch Halifax Tides FC and Montreal Roses FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Stade Boréale.

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Longhurst's late goal lifts Rise to 4-2 win over Wild | CBC SportsBoth teams enjoyed the lead, and each side scored on a penalty shot, but the Calgary Wild remain winless after surrendering two late goals in a 4-2 Northern Super League loss on Saturday in Calgary.

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Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinal | CBC SportsMessi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.

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Delaney Baie Pridham scores late winner as Rapid extend standings leadDelaney Baie Pridham scored a late winner as Ottawa Rapid FC sealed a 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto.

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Spain shrugs off allowing its first goal at 2026 World Cup to reach semifinals | CBC SportsMikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.

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Mbappé records goal, assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinals | CBC SportsKylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Montreal Roses nab 2 high-profile players with international pedigree | CBC NewsThe Montreal Roses announced the signing of two high-profile players on Wednesday, Marie-Yasmine Alidou and Ève Périsset.

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AFC Toronto just signed an Olympic gold medallistCanadian women's national team star Shelina Zadorsky has come home to play for AFC Toronto in the Northern Super league.

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Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia | CBC SportsRuben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.

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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals | CBC SportsEnzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday in Atlanta.

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Spain advances to quarterfinals in Portugal star Ronaldo's potential final World Cup game | CBC SportsMikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas, possibly the end of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

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Toronto FC acquires midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lakedescription

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England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss to reach quarterfinals | CBC SportsJude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night in Mexico City.

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Erling Haaland stuns Brazil with 2 goals, sends Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time | CBC SportsErling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that

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Canada's historic run at World Cup fuels players' hunger for future tournaments | CBC SportsIt was a historic tournament for the Canadians, who earned their first point and first win in a men's World Cup, and made it into the knockout round for the first time. Once there, they topped South Africa 1-0 to earn a spot in the Round of 16.

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Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. forward to play vs. Belgium in Round of 16 | CBC SportsFolarin Balogun's one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States' World Cup Round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.

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Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Toronto at HalifaxWatch AFC Toronto and Halifax Tides FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Wanderers Grounds.

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Evelyn Badu scores hat trick, Montreal Roses rout Vancouver Rise 5-1 in NSL | CBC SportsEvelyn Badu scored a hat trick as Montreal Roses FC thumped Vancouver Rise FC 5-1 on Saturday in the Northern Super League.

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Cavalry shut out Atletico Ottawa on the roadThe Calgary Cavalry got goals by Sergio Camargo, Goteh Ntignee and Caniggia Elva in the 3-0 win.

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Kylian Mbappe scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay | CBC SportsKylian Mbappe scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.

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Canadian men's historic World Cup run ends as Morocco wins Round of 16 match, 3-0 | CBC SportsAzzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock — and the hearts of Canada's World Cup team and its millions of fans — to lead Morocco to a 3-0 victory and end a historic tournament for Canada's men.

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CPL: Atletico vs. CavalryWatch Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from TD Place Stadium in Ottawa.

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Canada vs. Morocco: Teams to face off in Round of 16 World Cup match | CBC description

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Colombia edges Ghana, advances to face Switzerland in Vancouver for spot in World Cup quarterfinals | CBC SportsForced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo sent Luis Suarez onto the field, and he promptly delivered a sharp cross that Jhon Arias flicked into the net, resulting in the only goal on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium and sending Los Cafeteros into the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars.

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Messi, Argentina beat Cape Verde in extra time thriller to reach World Cup Round of 16 | CBC SportsLionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.

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ANALYSIS | Canada is the underdog vs. Morocco. Balancing the duality of that psychology will determine their fate | CBC SportsOn paper there is no comparison between No. 6-ranked Morocco and No. 30 Canada. So what do the players of Canada's World Cup team tell themselves in the minutes before they play the biggest game of their lives?

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Egypt wins World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia | CBC SportsHossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday in Alrlington, Texas.

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Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16 | CBC SportsCristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.

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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0, into Round of 16 at World Cup | CBC SportsMikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.

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ANALYSIS | How can Canada beat Morocco? It could be found in Promise David’s sublime group-stage goal | CBC SportsIf there’s a reason for Canada’s men to believe they can beat Morocco on Saturday, it’s most easily found in Promise David’s singular moment against Switzerland.

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Balogun scores U.S.'s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then gets red card | CBC SportsFolarin Balogun put the United States ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup's Round of 32 match on Wednesday night with his third goal of the tournament, then got a red card early in the second half that forced the Americans to play a man short for the remainder of a 2-0 win.

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Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup | CBC SportsYouri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

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Antoine Batisse scores 3rd unanswered goal, Forge complete comeback over VancouverAfter falling behind 2-0, Forge FC scored three unanswered goals in the second half to pull off the comeback win over Vancouver FC.

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Forge FC goalkeeper watching DR Congo's historic World Cup run from Hamilton | CBC NewsBertaud, who is of Congolese descent, came close to being part of the squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping his nation through qualifying before ultimately missing out on the final tournament roster.

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Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo | CBC SportsHarry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.

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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16 | CBC SportsJulian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.

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OPINION | Is the 2026 World Cup uniting audiences or using a framework that excludes sincere fans? | CBC SportsWhile FIFA can guarantee a global tournament, it cannot offer global access. And that is specifically what is required.

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Erling Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup knockout win, date with 5-time champion Brazil | CBC SportsErling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

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ANALYSIS | Canada’s magical World Cup run hinges on slaying one of modern game’s giants | CBC SportsThe Canadians flew to Houston on Monday, uncertain of their opponent on July 4. They learned late Monday night that it will be fearsome Morocco. For Canada to pull off the upset, it will have to beat one of the best teams at this year's World Cup.

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Toronto FC to Acquire Nelson Palacios from Real Salt LakeToronto FC has reportedly acquired 25-year-old Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake. According to reports from Cesar Luis Merlo, the transfe

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What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it | CBC RadioWhen Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass.

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Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup | CBC SportsCanada will face the Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup after the North African giants defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in penalty kicks on Monday after the teams were tied 1-1 after 120 minutes in Guadalupe, Mexico.

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Stephen Eustáquio's brother says it was 'unreal' watching him make World Cup history | CBC RadioMauro Eustáquio watched his little brother make history on Sunday when he scored the game-winning goal for Canada against South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Paraguay upsets Germany on penalty kicks in Round of 32 shocker | CBC SportsJose Canale scored on the first sudden death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves and Paraguay upset Germany 4-3 on penalties after finishing regulation 1-1 on Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far to advance to the round of 16 for the first time since 2010.

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Brazil ekes out win over Japan late in injury time, overcoming first-half deficit | CBC SportsGabriel Martinelli scored late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday in Houston.

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Stephen Eustáquio plays Canada's World Cup hero as last-minute goal defeats South Africa | CBC SportsStephen Eustáquio — 29 years old, quiet, steady, unheralded — scored in the second minute of stoppage time to claim a last-gasp 1-0 win for Canada.

Lewy Joins Chicago Fire 🔥

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Robert Lewandowski will join Chicago Fire on a two-year contract, per multiple reports. Another football legend heading to MLS 🇵🇱🔥

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Saorla Miller lifts Halifax Tides over Calgary WildHalifax Tides FC beats Calgary Wild FC 1-0 with Saorla Miller's goal in the 81st minute.

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Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw | CBC SportsAlgeria and Austria knew that a pedestrian draw Saturday night would have sent both to the knockout round of the World Cup. They delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw instead.

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Ronaldo, Portugal to face Croatia in Toronto in World Cup knockout match after draw with Colombia | CBC SportsColombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in front of an electric crowd of supporters, the majority of whom were clad in Colombia's bright yellow jerseys.

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Canada coach Marsch pledges aggressive start against South Africa on Sunday | CBC SportsCanada’s Round of 32 match against South Africa on Sunday — the first World Cup elimination game for both countries — feels destined to be decided quickly.

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Vlasic scores winner as Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage | CBC SportsCroatia earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round, getting goals from Nikola Vlasic and Luka Sucic to beat Ghana 2-1 on Saturday.

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England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group | CBC SportsJude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the knockout phase of the World Cup.

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Canada's Davies ready to play World Cup game vs. South Africa: coach | CBC SportsHead coach Jesse Marsch says Canada captain Alphonso Davies is ready to play in the FIFA World Cup.

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Leandro Trossard scores twice as Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at World Cup | CBC SportsLeandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night in Vancouver.

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ANALYSIS | Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup | CBC SportsFor the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men’s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn’t played a minute.

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Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera's error sends 2-time champions home | CBC SportsSpain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerhouse on Friday in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Cape Verde's dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round | CBC SportsTiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation.

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HFX Wanderers defeat Pacific to snap 2-game losing skidAfter failing to score a goal in two straight road matches, Halifax comes home to Wanderers Grounds and beats Pacific FC 5-2.

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Anti-marketing is all the rage for these banned FIFA brandsFIFA’s regulations regarding official sponsorships have inadvertently triggered a wave of creative "anti-marketing" campaigns from non-partner brands.

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Into Round of 32, France rides Dembele World Cup hat trick in win over Norway | CBC SportsFrance forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappe, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday in Foxborough, Mass.

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Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to raise hopes of reaching World Cup knockout round | CBC SportsSenegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday in Toronto that boosted its hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage.

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Canada hopes to avoid slow start in World Cup knockout match against South Africa | CBC SportsForward Tani Oluwaseyi knows Canada can't afford another slow start when it faces South Africa on Sunday in a FIFA World Cup knockout match in Los Angeles.

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Seattle is hosting a 'Pride Match' on Friday — featuring Iran and Egypt | CBC NewsIran and Egypt's FIFA World Cup game on Friday is being marketed as the 'Pride Match' by Seattle organizers. It's not a decision made by FIFA, but that hasn't stopped a wave of controversy from clouding the buildup to the pivotal group-stage game.

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‘It was the right time’: Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo signs with AFC Toronto | CBC SportsSabrina D’Angelo is coming home to the Northern Super League (NSL). The Welland, Ont.,’s storied goalkeeper and part of Canada women’s national team has signed a pre-contract with AFC Toronto and is eligible to play after July 20 when the transfer window opens.

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Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox promoted to Order of Canada's highest level | CBC NewsRecently appointed Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour on Friday added 56 new Canadians to what is considered the country's highest civilian honour.

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Turkey beats U.S. with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to knockout stage | CBC SportsKaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif., for its only win of the World Cup.

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Australians reach World Cup knockout round after goalless draw with Paraguay | CBC SportsAustralia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World ‌Cup on Thursday after a cagey and physical 0-0 draw against Paraguay, who must wait to learn their fate as a third-placed finisher.

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CPL on CBC: Halifax vs. PacificWatch Halifax Wanderers FC and Pacific FC go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

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Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw, both advance to World Cup knockout round | CBC SportsDaizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night in Arlington, Texas, that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.

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Dutch roll in the rain to a win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F | CBC SportsBrian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament, and the Netherlands got two more goals that deflected off Tunisian players and into their own net, sending the Dutch to a 3-1 victory and ultimately first place in their group.

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Ottawa Rapid defeat Montreal Roses in battle of NSL's top 2 teamsOttawa Rapid beat Montreal Roses FC 2-1. The first-place Rapid now have a 4-point lead over the second-place Roses in the NSL standings.

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Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time on strength of Pepe's 2 goals | CBC SportsIvory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pepe in each half and advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in the West African team's history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao on Thursday in Philadelphia.

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Late goal by Gonzalo Plata lifts Ecuador to World Cup knockout round, beating Germany | CBC SportsGonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Did Canada luck out with its World Cup playoff matchup? | CBC SportsCBC Sports' daily newsletter assesses Canada's chances against South Africa in the World Cup knockout stage this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

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The FIFA World Cup is half over — but the drama is just beginning | CBC SportsWednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion is crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.

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StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action | CBC NewsStubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.

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Canada captain Davies used as decoy as he wasn't ready to play in World Cup Wednesday | CBC SportsHead coach Jesse Marsch was using Alphonso Davies "as a decoy" after saying he expected the captain would play for Canada in Wednesday's crucial FIFA World Cup match against Switzerland.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing at World Cup with win over Qatar | CBC SportsBosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and increased its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in a Group B match on Wednesday in Seattle.

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Meet the Calgarian behind Team Canada's World Cup 2026 jerseys | CBC NewsTeam Canada's 2026 kit has been in the works since the last World Cup four years ago — and it's the brain child of a Calgarian. As the lead designer at Nike for the national team's latest kit, Calgary-based Holly Gallacher was behind the designs of the national team's home and away jerseys.

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IN PHOTOS | FIFA World Cup: Canada vs. Switzerland | CBC SportsCanada faces Switzerland in a group match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament on Wednesday in Vancouver. Check out game-day festivities ahead of the match.

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Less than an hour until Canada faces Switzerland in final World Cup group game | CBC description

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Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage | CBC SportsDaniel Munoz helped Colombia break through Congo's stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Croatia stays alive for World Cup knockout round, eliminates Panama with 1-0 win | CBC SportsCroatia remains in contention for the knockout round ahead of its third and final group-stage match against Ghana on Saturday. Panama was eliminated and is still seeking its first World Cup point in two appearances.

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StubHub cancels thousands of World Cup tickets, leaving fans furious and heartbroken | CBC NewsStubHub is facing thousands of angry consumer complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets hours before game time.

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Marsch hopes to use Alphonso Davies against Swiss on Wednesday | CBC SportsAlphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when Canada takes on Switzerland in their final group-stage game of this summer's FIFA World Cup.

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ANALYSIS | Needing only a draw, Canada coach Marsch cautions against playing safe in Group B finale vs. Switzerland | CBC SportsCanada coach Jesse Marsch suggested he’s not going to ask his team to stray from its relentless, baked-in style — even if a tie, if just this once, would be victory enough when it plays Switzerland on Wednesday.

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England, Ghana play to goalless draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes | CBC SportsEngland dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.

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Steve Nash encourages Canadian men's team ahead of World Cup match against Switzerland | CBC SportsAhead of Canada's group-stage finale at the World Cup, the team got a bit of encouragement from a Canadian sporting hero. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash sent a message to the team on Tuesday before Canada's match against Switzerland on Wednesday, coach Jesse Marsch said.

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Ronaldo makes World Cup history with 2-goal effort in Portugal rout of Uzbekistan | CBC SportsCristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday in Houston, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's opening match.

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Erling Haaland scores twice to lead Norway into World Cup round of 32 | CBC SportsErling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World Cup's round of 32. Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and the Vikings clinched advancement to the knockout rounds with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night that was more of a slog than a sail.

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Algeria rallies past Jordan 2-1 for first win at a World Cup since 2014 | CBC SportsAlgeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday night in Santa Clara, Calif., to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi all-time World Cup leading goalscorer with Nos. 17, 18 in win | CBC SportsLionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

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Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup victory | CBC SportsMohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secured its first-ever World Cup victory.

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Cape Verde fights back to earn gritty 2-2 draw against Uruguay | CBC SportsCape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favourite Spain last week did it again against Uruguay on Sunday, coming from behind for a 2-2 draw.

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Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup | CBC SportsAlireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.

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ANALYSIS | Nathan Saliba obvious next man up to replace Ismaël Koné in decisive Group B match against Switzerland | CBC SportsIn the considerable absence of Ismaël Koné, Nathan Saliba is the obvious next man up, both logically and emotionally.

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Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Calgary at MontrealWatch Calgary Wild FC and Montreal Roses FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Laval, Quebec.

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Northern Super League on CBC GEM: Toronto at OttawaWatch AFC Toronto and Ottawa Rapid FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from TD Place Stadium.

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Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match | CBC SportsJapan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's 1,000th men's match.

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Curacao's Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup | CBC SportsEloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0-0 draw against La Tri.

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Substitute Deniz Undav scores twice to lift Germany over Ivory Coast, into World Cup knockout round | CBC SportsDeniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

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Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F | CBC SportsBrian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.

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'We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group | CBC SportsAn emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.

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Matheus Cunha scores twice as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup | CBC SportsMatheus Cunha struck the back of the net and struck a pose, bringing scoring — and a dash of surfing — to the World Cup stage for Brazil. Vinicius Junior scored and assisted on one of Cunha's two goals as five-time champion Brazil eliminated Haiti from the World Cup with a 3-0 victory on Friday night in Philadelphia

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ANALYSIS | Media analysts believe FIFA's lucrative hydration breaks are here to stay | CBC SportsWhat was designed as a safety play for players has become a financial bonanza for broadcasters.

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Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup, clinches Group D for U.S. | CBC SportsMatias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday night in Santa Clara, Calif., after playing a man down for more than half the match.

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Ismael Saibari goal in second minute holds up, lifting Morocco over Scotland | CBC SportsIsmael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.

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ANALYSIS | Canada's victory over Qatar was a game-changer; nothing will ever be the same for men's World Cup team | CBC SportsWith its win over Qatar, the door has opened for Canada's World Cup team, and they know it. Win Group B and Canada will play its first knockout round game in Vancouver, against a third-place opponent from another group.

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Canada's Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg | CBC SportsMidfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.

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Mexico beats South Korea to become 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup | CBC SportsMexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Jonathan David hat trick leads Canada over Qatar for historic 1st win in men's World Cup history | CBC SportsCanada’s men won the first World Cup match in their program’s history, demolishing Qatar 6-0 in front of a deafening BC Place crowd on a glorious Thursday afternoon.

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Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 | CBC SportsSubstitute Johan Manzambi scored his first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute, and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday to take control of its group.

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Here's why hydration breaks are stirring up controversy at the FIFA World CupWhat even is a 'hydration break'?

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Canada vs. Qatar: Fans descend on Vancouver before World Cup match at B.C. Place | CBC description