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Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA’s third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

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Canada head coach Jesse Marsch credited the home crowd in Toronto with creating a “hostile environment” that pushed his side to their first ever World Cup point against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

United States legend Clint Dempsey had some choice words for former national team assistant Jesse Marsch, who suggested Thursday that some American players needed encouragement to sing the anthem ahead of games.

Never mind the fact that Canada didn’t win: The World Cup co-hosts made history Friday and earned their first point.

Carlo Ancelotti has said he is ready for a “beautiful moment” in his already stellar coaching career, as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the World Cup.

FIFA insists the attendance figure for the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic was accurate after pictures appeared to show thousands of empty seats.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.

Ghana’s Thomas Partey will miss their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama after being denied entry to Canada.

Paul Pogba has told ESPN that Michael Carrick gave fresh “energy” to the Manchester United players this season.