Canada's 2026 World Cup was a success. But what happens next will determine whether it was an anomaly, or whether that success is sustainable. The crucial next steps for Canadian soccer, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Just nine years ago, Canada's men's national team were ranked 120th in the world. Tomorrow, they're in the World Cup Round of 16. This almost never happens. How did #CANMNT do it? Inside Canada's dramatic turnaround, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada's World Cup run has brought more FIFA prize money than they've ever won. So, what are they going to spend it on? Why the revenue they've earned could only lead to something much bigger, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Canada-South Africa in the first World Cup Round of 32 game today: Alphonso Davies is "more than ready": nytimes.com/athletic/740... The secret game that bonds #CANMNT nytimes.com/athletic/739... Mailbag game preview: nytimes.com/athletic/739... All unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Say one word to Canada's World Cup team and they will light up with joy: "Mafia." It's not what you think. For years, #CANMNT have bonded over a secret game. That could help in the Round of 32. Inside Canada's favourite off-pitch activity: @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Jesse Marsch said today that Alphonso Davies wanted to play against Switzerland but he made the call as head coach, as Davies had not hit max velocity. Still: why didn't Davies play in front of Canadians in the group stage? Unlocked at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

A message from Steve Nash and Alphonso Davies could play against Switzerland: what we learned from Jesse Marsch today, unlocked at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

World Cup grass pitches are grown far from stadiums, except for one. BC Place needed grass. They turned to a family farm in their backyard. I visited the farm to see why a Canadian family had to create the field for Canada's team, free at @theathletic.com

It's time to talk about Canada's final group stage game against Switzerland: once again, the biggest in men's national team history. What does a win, loss or draw mean for #CANMNT's World Cup future? Understanding the outcomes, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

A strange thing happened in Vancouver last night. I got a question in with Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool and Egypt hero who rarely speaks to the media. And his joy after delivering Egypt's first ever World Cup win was radiant. Unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada’s 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar had everything — truly a novel. So my editors told me: go write the novel. • “It should feel like hell” • Inside the brawl • Taking care of Koné’s family A Canadian soccer opus unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Canada's 6-0 World Cup win wasn’t just a novel. It was Homer’s Odyssey, set on the shores of False Creek. Inside the biggest night in Canadian men's soccer history, what it means for the sport and what comes next for #CANMNT Unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

It's the biggest game in Canadian men's soccer history today. To get you ready, all unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT is using virtual reality for an edge: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729... Lineup changes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/736... It's time for Alphonso Davies to lead Canada:

The 2026 World Cup always felt like Alphonso Davies’ time to take Canadian soccer to new places. Yet Davies’ connection to his national team has seemed in question. Can #CANMNT’s superstar lead at the World Cup? New feature unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

To earn their first men's World Cup win, Canada need to play lightning fast soccer. How have they been preparing to do that? With the help of virtual reality. I tried the program #CANMNT is using and hoping gives them an edge, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada looked better in their second half against Bosnia. Could that impact their lineup against Qatar? What I’m hearing and seeing from Canada’s training in Vancouver, unlocked for all at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Canada need more from Jonathan David at the World Cup. How can they get it? Unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Jesse Marsch dropped Cyle Larin from his World Cup opener starting lineup. Canada then couldn’t finish their chances. They needed their former leading scorer. Larin’s redemption story keeps #CANMNT’s knockout round hopes alive. Unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada needed a hero for their first World Cup point. They turned to an oft-forgotten veteran, who delivered. How hometown boy Cyle Larin scored the biggest goal of his career and kept #CANMNT ’s knockout round hopes alive, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Ismaël Koné absent from Canada training today with two days to go before their World Cup opener. What we know, at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

“This past year, you’re like, ‘Holy s***, this kid is 20?’” Canada looks set to give their youngest player a surprise start in Friday’s World Cup opener. Is Luc de Fougerolles ready? Unlocked for all at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Why Jesse Marsch named Jayden Nelson as an injury replacement to Canada's World Cup squad today, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Backgammon hustling to fund a Jamaica trip. Shit-talking to push his Princeton team. Getting told off in a Chicago bar after a game. There aren’t many like Jesse Marsch. Untold stories of one of the faces of Canada’s World Cup unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Special podcast today: Canada assistant coach Ewan Sharp joined @theathleticfc.bsky.social’s Tactics podcast to go behind the scenes on #CANMNT’s World Cup prep. So much to learn on this one. They let me co-host, which I hope didn’t make it worse. Have a listen: pod.fo/e/42bb06

“If the Drake Curse meant that we lost the World Cup final, I’d still be pretty happy.” Canada teamed up with Drake to make new World Cup gear. So, could #CANMNT fall victim to the Drake Curse? An investigation, unlocked at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Moise Bombito is set to miss the World Cup. What comes next for Canada? Unlocked to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

A few years ago, Luc de Fougerolles' dad contacted Canada Soccer on LinkedIn to inform them of his rising teenage son. Now just 20, the fearless centre-back is on the verge of a World Cup start. My first story @theathletic.com on de Fougerolles #CANMNT

Heading into a home World Cup, #CANMNT need calm and experience in what could be a chaotic atmosphere. Hello, Maxime Crepeau. Why Canada today named Crepeau their World Cup starting goalkeeper, unlocked for all at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Alphonso Davies clarified his status today for Canada’s June 12 World Cup opener. More pertinent? Davies’ honesty, describing the “hole” he fell into after recent injuries. It’s a side of Davies Canada should see more of. #CANMNT Free at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Canada convincingly get past Uzbekistan as they build towards their World Cup: takeaways from Edmonton, free to read at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

“I truly love that kid.” Canada often talks about their brotherhood and how their unique friendships and relationships can propel them deep in a World Cup. This is a story about what that actually looks like, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

New feature: Some wondered why Jonathan Osorio, the oldest player on the Canada squad, was going to the World Cup. Those people don't understand what the veteran brings to #CANMNT The untold story of a budding important friendship free at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Marcelo Flores is out of Canada's World Cup after rupturing his ACL. What we know, and what comes next, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

26 players who hope to take Canada into the knockout round for the first time. Meet Canada’s best World Cup squad yet, analyzed in detail at @theathleticfc.bsky.social Free to read: #CANMNT

Canada’s best team ever: their 2026 World Cup squad. Free to read at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

Tonight, Canada's World Cup roster will be revealed. @theathleticfc.bsky.social's predicted roster: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730... What we're hearing and seeing from Charlotte as final cuts loom, free to read: #CANMNT

Canada’s World Cup roster announcement is a little over 24 hours away. What I’m hearing and seeing from Charlotte as the final roster cuts approach, free to read at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

Ownership from Canada's three MLS teams helped fund Jesse Marsch's hire. When Marsch was extended this week, Toronto FC was not listed as providing financial support. Is MLSE stopping support of Canada Soccer? The answer, free at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

When Atiba Hutchinson was told Canada was considering hiring Jesse Marsch, his response was simple. “Break the bank!” Canada Soccer has done that, yet again. Why they extended their head coach before the World Cup, free at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Asking why Canada would extend Jesse Marsch before the World Cup seems like the right question. But that ignores so much of what he's done, and can do, for Canadian soccer. Why Marsch and #CANMNT are perfect for each other, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Why Jesse Marsch extended his contract with Canada before the World Cup, free to read at @theathletic.com #CANMNT

Alphonso Davies will not report to Canada's World Cup training camp in Charlotte. The Bayern Munich star will report in Edmonton while recovering from injury and is expected to play in the World Cup. The latest, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Canada have revealed the 32 players who will take part in their pre-World Cup training camp. Details on the squad and my final World Cup squad prediction, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social #CANMNT

Canada's World Cup roster is starting to take shape: @theathleticfc.bsky.social has learned two #CANMNT players who won't be part of the World Cup squad: Kamal Miller and Theo Bair. Free to read:

The Maple Leafs are looking for a new head coach. Who should be considered? Free to read at @theathletic.com

The Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube. “This decision is more reflective of an organizational shift and an opportunity for a fresh start than it is an evaluation of Craig,” general manager John Chayka said.

One month to go until Canada's World Cup opener. To get #CANMNT fans ready, @theathleticfc.bsky.social has launched Countdown Canada, a weekly series leading up to the World Cup with everything we are hearing about and seeing from Canada's players:

Welcome to Countdown Canada: Every Monday from now until the World Cup @theathleticfc.bsky.social will present everything we are seeing and hearing about Canada's men's national team. This is your one-stop shop to get ready for #CANMNT at the World Cup. Free to read:

There have been questions about the safety of BMO Field's temporary World Cup seats. Today, the north stand got its first use for Toronto FC. I went way up to the worst seats to sway in the wind and test them for myself, free to read at @theathleticfc.bsky.social

@theathletic.com's World Cup stadium guide series continues: today, it's Toronto Stadium, which will play host to Canada's opening match. Everything you need to know, free to read: #CANMNT www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...