The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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1:55 p.m.

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Mohamed Salah danced in the streets of downtown Vancouver with thousands of Egyptian supporters last night after helping his country earn its first-ever World Cup victory. The Liverpool star emerged outside the Egyptian team’s hotel on Burrard Street and joined fans singing, chanting and waving flags in celebration of Egypt’s 3-1 win over New Zealand. Salah danced with supporters before being lifted onto their shoulders.

1:53 p.m.

Lionel Messi struck in the 38th minute to give defending champion Argentina a 1-0 lead over Austria at halftime of their Group J matchup. Messi, who scored a hat trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria, now has a record 17 World Cup goals. He could have had more, but he uncharacteristically sent a penalty wide of the goal in the eighth minute.

1:44 p.m.

Lionel Messi sets record for most World Cup goals in history with his 17th for Argentina at the tournament. Argentina leads Austria 1-0 late in the first half.

1:10 p.m.

World Cup visitors across North America are getting a taste of local sports pricing, with some fans balking at beers topping $20 and premium food items ranging from a US$34 lobster roll in Kansas City to US$75 caviar-topped hash browns in Miami. Canadian venues are part of the trend, with a beer at Toronto Stadium costing $24.25 and a brisket sandwich, chips and a bottle of pop selling for nearly $40, while Vancouver offers local specialties such as short rib poutine and maple bacon smokies. Concession costs vary widely by venue, however, with Atlanta standing out for keeping prices low by offering US$3 pizza slices, US$5 cheeseburgers and beers starting at US$8.

1 p.m.

Argentina and Austria have kicked off at Dallas Stadium. Defending champion Argentina won their Group J opener in style, with Lionel Messi scoring all the goals in a 3-0 victory over Algeria. Austria also came into today’s match with three points after downing Jordan 3-1 last week.

11:01 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic at his West Block office on Parliament Hill, and they exchanged soccer jerseys. Carney presented Plenkovic with a black Canada jersey that appeared to have signatures. Plenkovic then gave Carney a Croatia jersey that had Carney’s surname on the back, which Plenkovic said was signed by players on that nation’s team two weeks ago. Carney referred to the game as football. Croatia plays Panama on Tuesday in Toronto.

10:15 p.m.

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the World Cup and is expected to be sidelined for several months with a left ankle injury. The Borussia Dortmund centre back injured the medial ligament in his ankle during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday. Germany has already secured first place in Group E.

8:30 a.m.

French sports media outlet L’Équipe has apologized to Belgium winger Jeremy Doku and distanced itself from comments made by presenter France Pierron about the player’s desire to attend the birth of his first child. Pierron criticized Doku on air after he said he may leave the World Cup if his wife goes into labour. Pierron described childbirth as “a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless” when taking part in the television show “L’Équipe de Choc” on Friday. England forward Ollie Watkins defended Doku, saying the birth of a first child is a blessing and a personal matter.

8:30 a.m.

Canada trains in Vancouver today ahead of Wednesday’s Group B finale against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup. The Canadians sit atop the group standings on goal differential after a 6-0 win over Qatar and can secure first place with a win or draw, earning a round-of-32 game at BC Place on July 2. Players say growing support from fans across the country has provided a major boost during Canada’s home World Cup campaign.

8:30 a.m.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland headline a star-studded day at the World Cup. Argentina faces Austria at 1 p.m., France meets Iraq at 5 p.m., and Norway takes on Senegal at 8 p.m. as all three look to build on opening-match victories. Jordan and Algeria close out the day’s action at 11 p.m. in the other Group J matchup.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2026.

The Canadian Press