Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last game #Portugal at #WorldCup2026 Yet it seems that #Portugal are positioned to build on the platform he established during his international career. Find out how nations such as Portugal and #Croatia maintain success over time. www.pspmedia.ca/features/por...

Irrespective of what happens against #Spain today, #Portugal is well-positioned for life after Cristiano Ronaldo The same, remarkably, can be said for their previous opponents, #Croatia set to continue with Luka Modrić after this summer How is this possible? www.pspmedia.ca/features/por...

Ange Postecoglou has joined @alnassrfc.bsky.social in #SaudiArabia Domestic and Continental trophies will be demanded of him, but he will have significant financial backing. Cristiano Ronaldo being on the team can't hurt either. Big Challenges for Big Ange in his return to Asian football.

#Morocco now has 4 knockout wins in the history of the #FIFAWorldCup. That is more than the total number of knockout wins by the rest of CAF If the R32 was a test for Africa, the overall result was a pass. Conditionally Tactical failings held the continent back www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/afr...

The #WorldCup debut of #CaboVerde hit a crescendo and a conclusion last night. Disciplined defense and bravery in possession were common themes throughout their run - a lesson to other emerging nations Over 10 yrs of work showcased globally www.pspmedia.ca/features/cab...

Before 2026, the last major tournament #Colombia played in North America was 2024 Copa America, where they made the final. The last #WorldCup the men's team played in North America was USA 1994, fateful on and off the field. Colombia: reloading, not rebuilding. www.pspmedia.ca/features/col...

#Egypt enters today's match against #Australia as favourites. Neither side will be a pushover in Dallas though The #Socceroos are Asia's final hope at the #FIFAWorldCup whole the #Pharoahs are hoping to arrest a streak of African teams falling short in the knockouts www.pspmedia.ca/features/egy...

For three decades, Colombia has rarely lacked world-class talent. What it has searched for is balance. Under Néstor Lorenzo, the Cafeteros haven't rebuilt—they've reloaded. Ahead of Ghana, here's why this World Cup could become the next defining chapter in Colombian football's story.

#Croatia takes the field against #Portugal in a hot and humid Toronto tonight. One of Modrič or Cristiano Ronaldo will play their final #FIFAWorldCup match. Croatia's continuity of success is based on a system that has endured since independence Find out here: www.pspmedia.ca/features/pan...

Harry Kane saved the day for #England and, in turn, rescued his Ballon d'Or campaign. In the eyes of many, he needs to do more at the #WorldCup just to be in the conversation Ousmane Dembélé added to his case with another MOTM award for #France Visibility matters. www.pspmedia.ca/features/foo...

#Croatia has fewer than 4 million people They've reached a #FIFAWorldCup final, finished 3rd twice, and built one of football's most enduring success stories #Panama are still writing their first great chapter Their meeting in Toronto was about more than a result. www.pspmedia.ca/features/pan...

Found this while cleaning last week. Hong Myung-Bo signed it while during his playing career in Japan in the early 2000s Hopefully this is not his last act in football. One of the greatest defenders Asia has ever seen.

Prior to 2022, African teams had won 3 knockout matches in total at the men's #FIFAWorldCup (Cameroon 1990, Senegal 2002, Ghana 2010) As of today, Morocco has 3 knockout wins in their own right. The opportunity is there for the continent to follow their lead in 2026 www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/afr...

One of the #CanMNT or #BafanaBafana will earn their first knockout win at #WorldCup 2026. For #SouthAfrica this examination is part of a wider test of African teams, with nine CAF teams reaching the Round of 32. Will Africa have multiple teams in the Round of 16? www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/afr...

#SouthAfrica and #Canada kick off the inaugural Round of 32 at the #FIFAWorldCup today. #BafanaBafana represents one of the nine CAF teams making the knockout stage in 2026. Africa’s progress at the #WorldCup faces its defining test this week: conversion. www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/afr...

From Baghdad to Boston, a connection that began in Bangkok. Learn about the link between #Iraq and their head coach, Graham Arnold. Different yet similar in many ways. A partnership involving mutual rebuilding. www.pspmedia.ca/features/gra...

CAF received 9 automatic spots for World Cup 2026. CAF will have 9 representatives in the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. If you don't watch African football, that's on you - Thierry Henry

In 2007, #Iraq shocked Graham Arnold's #Australia at the Asian Cup. Nineteen years later, Arnold would help rebuild the Lions of Mesopotamia. Alongside former refugee Ali Abbas and a coaching staff from Oz, Iraq's journey to the #WorldCup became about far more than football.

In 2007, #Iraq shocked Graham Arnold's #Australia at the Asian Cup. Nineteen years later, Arnold would help rebuild the Lions of Mesopotamia. Alongside former refugee Ali Abbas and a coaching staff from Oz, Iraq's journey to the #WorldCup became about far more than football.

After previous disappointments, the Pharoahs have finally delivered on the world stage. With Salah, Marmoush, and the influence of Al Ahly, find out why #Egypt are primed to progress further at #WorldCup2026. www.pspmedia.ca/features/egy...

Ousmane Dembélé strengthened his Ballon d'Or case with a hat-trick against Norway on Friday. Harry Kane may need more #WorldCup2026 goals just to stay in the conversation, despite a season of consistent scoring for Bayern Munich. Visibility may be a factor.... www.pspmedia.ca/features/foo...

Three draws from three matches for #CaboVerde at the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup - not an accident. The reward is a confirmed spot in the Round of 32. This was over a decade in the making, with continental success translating to the world stage. Bravo.

After a lacklustre start, the AfCON winning version of #Senegal showed up in Toronto. As he did in their continental run, Papa Gueye showed up when his country needed him the most. Senegal can produce ruthless performances like this in the knockout stages. It is up to them.

The #USMNT remains without a win against European opposition under Mauricio Pochettino (0-5-0).

Germany escaped at the death on Saturday but this was more than a match. It was a collision of football systems: Bundesliga academies vs Franco-African migration pipelines. Find out why Germany v Côte d’Ivoire was closer than many anticipated.

Germany escaped at the death on Saturday but this was more than a match. It was a collision of football systems: Bundesliga academies vs Franco-African migration pipelines. Find out why Germany v Côte d’Ivoire was closer than many anticipated.

Old #England fails to win in New England

The #WorldCup came to #Toronto. Did Toronto come to the World Cup?

Another game, another point earned by #CaboVerde, this time against #Uruguay This is not an accident. Rather a project built over time.

For years, #Toronto imagined what hosting the #FIFAWorldCup might look like. A city on the world's biggest sporting stage. Yet one of the tournament's most compelling stories may be found in the crowd. The real story is that Toronto has finally come to the #WorldCup.

Despite a rough 5-1 loss, Sweden has a neutral goal difference overall. Further, in the 48-team format, #Sweden is well-positioned to qualify for the R32 with 3 Pts so far at 85% (h/t: @footrankings.bsky.social)

#Haiti finish their #FIFAWorldCup campaign next week. The next generation of #LesGrenadiers will benefit from the class of 2026

ICYMI AFC Toronto striker Esther Okoronkwo is day-to-day, per Head Coach Marko Milanovic. There is a chance that she could have limited minutes at the end of June.

This result is also the first time a nation outside of UEFA and CONMEBOL has scored 5+ goals and at the men's World Cup. Historic by the #CanMNT

#England won't be favourites for World Cup 2026. But they might be better equipped than at any major tournament in a generation. Tuchel's knockout pedigree. A deep, adaptable squad. Harry Kane playing at Ballon d'Or level.

Like #France yesterday, #England will play their first men's #WorldCup game on US soil this week. (Neither side qualified for 1994)

#France are the only UEFA side to win outdoors during the day so far in this #WorldCup A small, yet growing sample size.

#Panama have made themselves at home at the #WorldCup with training camp located one hour north of Toronto. However, they are still considered guests at football's biggest tournament. Can they convert recent CONCACAF success into global recognition? ⤵️ www.pspmedia.ca/features/pan...

#England commence #WorldCup2026 with familiar faces from previous tournaments. Gareth Southgate isn't one of them. Thomas Tuchel's tenure will be defined by this tournament whether he likes it or not. So what's changed? Find out ⤵️ www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/tho...

#Panama return to the #WorldCup speaking openly of progress under Thomas Christiansen. The question is no longer whether they belong, but what they do next. www.pspmedia.ca/features/pan...

#Senegal open their #WorldCup against a familiar opponent - #France Can the disputed African champions relive the success of 2002? www.pspmedia.ca/features/sen...

This is actually the second time that Renard has replaced Lamouchi in a World Cup year. Renard became national team coach of Cotê d'Ivoire after Lamouchi resigned following World Cup 2014. He would go on to win AfCON 2015 with Les Elephants.

Football is fully international and the gap between the game's Global North and Global South is narrowing. Cabo Verde's draw with Spain was not a miracle for those who have been paying attention. Find out more: www.pspmedia.ca/features/cab...

Football is globalised and the gap between established powers and emerging nations is narrowing. Cabo Verde's draw with Spain was not a miracle for those who have been paying attention. Find out more: www.pspmedia.ca/features/cab...

Monday's fixtures at the #FIFAWorldCup had a common theme. Upsets. "Upset" is the easy word. "Evolution" is the better one. In particular, Cabo Verde's draw with #Spain wasn't born from luck. It came from years of growth, belief and intelligent development.

#UEFA teams have won 3/9 games at the World Cup so far. (Vs Curaçao, Tunisia, & Haiti) Also, we are yet to see a UEFA team win outdoors during the day at this tournament - #Bosnia, #Switzerland & #Belgium all fell flat. (Germany won indoors while Sweden & Scotland won at night) The heat is on.

#Egypt weren't losing on Mo Salah's birthday. Top spot in the group would be a gift worth waiting for.

#Egypt commence their #FIFAWorldCup campaign today with continental pedigree. With a strong contingent from Cairo's Al Ahly (also strong in Africa), can the Pharoahs finally convert on the global stage? www.pspmedia.ca/features/egy...

Yasin Ayari. Born in #Sweden to a father from #Tunisia. Dominant performance from the midfield in his #FIFAWorldCup debut.

The #Sweden side that walks out against #Tunisia tonight will seemingly be different to the one that ended up bottom of their group in UEFA qualifying. How Potter has created magic for the Blågult in 2026 🔽 www.pspmedia.ca/analysis/swe...