After dodging Italy, a confident Canada has its World Cup group outlook change https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163150/2026/04/01/canada-world-cup-group-bosnia-herzegovina-switzerland-qatar-marsch/ Facing Italy in Toronto to open the World Cup would have presented challenges. The cohosts have new marching orders now – but a same goal #Soccer #Football
After dodging Italy, a confident Canada has its World Cup group outlook change

Facing Italy in Toronto to open the World Cup would have presented challenges. The cohosts have new marching orders now – but a same goal

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UEFA lobbying FIFA to increase World Cup prize money amid cost concerns https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163394/2026/04/01/fifa-world-cup-costs-prize-money-uefa/ Some national associations are warning of potential losses should they not advance into the final eight of this summer's tournament. #Soccer #Football
UEFA lobbying FIFA to increase World Cup prize money amid cost concerns

Some national associations are warning of potential losses should they not advance into the final eight of this summer's tournament.

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Canada 🇨🇦 will play against Bosna i Hercegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 🇧🇦 at the FIFA World Cup opener

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup-european-playoffs-italy-bosnia-9.7148245
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Le Canada 🇨🇦 affrontera la Bosna i Hercegovina (Bosnie-Herzégovine) 🇧🇦 en match d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde de la FIFA

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/2243030/italie-bosnie-mondial-fifa-barrage

#Bosnia #Bosnie #BosniaAndHerzegovina #BosnieHerzégovine #Canada #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup #CoupeDuMondeDeLaFIFA #Football #Soccer

Playoff to determine Canada's opening opponent for FIFA World Cup | CBC Sports

Canada will learn today which country it will face to open the FIFA World Cup on June 12. The winner of today's playoff game between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina will join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B at the tournament.

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A World Cup without Italy… again. Plus: Who has qualified? And can De Zerbi save Spurs? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163629/2026/04/01/italy-world-cup-de-zerbi-tafc/ Bosnia shock the four-time champions – but how significant is that result? And who will the USMNT and Canada now face this summer? #Soccer #Football
A World Cup without Italy… again. Plus: Who has qualified? And can De Zerbi save Spurs?

Bosnia shock the four-time champions – but how significant is that result? And who will the USMNT and Canada now face this summer?

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Iraq and a World Cup party 40 years in the making: 'This is why we love football' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163597/2026/04/01/iraq-qualify-world-cup/ No team worked harder to reach this summer's tournament – and they were ready to cherish the moment #Soccer #Football
Iraq and a World Cup party 40 years in the making: ‘This is why we love football’

No team worked harder to reach this summer's tournament – and they were ready to cherish the moment

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The real value of record contracts and highest-paid women's soccer players: Down to Business column https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162464/2026/04/01/highest-paid-womens-soccer-player-down-to-business/ Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer. #Soccer #Football
The real value of record contracts and highest-paid women’s soccer players: Down to Business column

Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer.

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USA's path to the 2026 World Cup final: How Pochettino's men can live the impossible dream https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163407/2026/04/01/usmnt-road-2026-world-cup-final/ If you entertain the possibility that the U.S. can go on an unprecedented run, this is what it will look like #Soccer #Football
USA’s path to the 2026 World Cup final: How Pochettino’s men can live the impossible dream

If you entertain the possibility that the U.S. can go on an unprecedented run, this is what it will look like

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'Why not us?' Mauricio Pochettino asked the USMNT. Belgium and Portugal answered. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163165/2026/04/01/usmnt-world-cup-mauricio-pochettino-belgium-portugal-european-opponent/ Despite a camp-opening message daring the U.S. to dream big this summer, two European powers delivered harsh lessons just days apart #Soccer #Football
‘Why not us?’ Mauricio Pochettino asked the USMNT. Belgium and Portugal answered.

Despite a camp-opening message daring the U.S. to dream big this summer, two European powers delivered harsh lessons just days apart

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Ranking the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162043/2026/04/01/world-cup-48-teams-rankings/ Who will come out on top in North America with all the teams now confirmed for football's biggest tournament? #Soccer #Football
Ranking the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup

Who will come out on top in North America with all the teams now confirmed for football's biggest tournament?

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English Premier League 2026-04-10 Scores.

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