July 9
While it was evenly matched throughout, Colombia’s slight edge during regulation play meant little in penalties, with the Swiss side’s patience winning the day to advance to the final eight. Read More.
July 9
For the first 45 minutes, the impossible looked real. Canada, a World Cup minnow, was outplaying a top-ten side, Morocco. But in the second half, as Les Rouges learned, toppling a giant isn’t easy. Read More.
July 7
Switzerland got its first World Cup knockout victory in 88 years, advancing to the Round of 16, despite a hard-fought contest by Algeria. Read More.
July 1
In the dying minutes of Canada’s first-ever knockout round game, tied at 0 with South Africa, they needed a hero. Stephen Eustáquio stepped up. Read More.
June 29
In an incredibly tight Group G, the final group stage game in Vancouver had clear stakes. The winner would move on, and the loser would go home. Read More.
June 26
Canada had a fantastic chance to top Group B against Switzerland with either a win or a draw. Switzerland had other ideas, scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes of the second half, sending Les Rouges to second place. Read More.
June 24
On Sunday night in Vancouver, they finally secured a victory, fittingly, thanks to Egyptian football legend Mo Salah, who came through with the game-winning goal and an assist. Read More.
June 20
Canada made World Cup history in Vancouver on Thursday, earning its first-ever victory at the tournament with a dominant 6–0 win over Qatar. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Les Rouges moved to the top of Group B, though the celebrations were tempered by a serious leg injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Read More.
June 16
This week, Sophie Clark speaks to Deputy Sports Editor Sofia Campanholo about the change in atmosphere on campus and in Vancouver as a result of the FIFA World Cup. Read More.
June 16
The first World Cup match ever played in Vancouver did not disappoint. Turkey was returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and looking for a win. However, despite maintaining possession for the majority of the contest, Turkey struggled against a punishing Australian defence, ultimately losing 2-0. Read More.
