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COLUMN: Ricardo Costa on the impressive tactics of the underdogs at the World Cup

The first round of the 2026 World Cup has already ended, and the second round is well underway. Ricardo Costa, former Portuguese international and now coach, shares his insights with Flashscore, highlighting the standout moments from the matches taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thankful as he begins recovery from broken leg

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone expressed ⁠his gratitude to God, his teammates and their fans after suffering ‌a broken leg in his side's 6-0 thrashing ‌of Qatar in World Cup ‌Group B on Thursday.

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The key stats behind Qatar's World Cup mauling at the hands of rampant co-hosts Canada

Both Canada and Qatar were looking for their first win of World Cup 2026 as they stepped out onto the BC Place Vancouver pitch on Thursday.

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World Cup highlights: Mexico first team to qualify for knockouts as Canada rout Qatar

Day Eight at the World Cup saw eight teams start their second matchday, and it was successful day for two of the hosts with Canada and Mexico experiencing wins.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Marsch 'crushed' by Kone leg break as Canada make history against Qatar

Canada manager Jesse Marsch said his side were crushed after confirming Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg in their historic 6-0 victory, but vowed that his team would remain focused after moving top of Group B.

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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s historic afternoon in 'Battle of Vancouver'

Canada’s captain, Stephen Estaquio, was the first to raise the alarm. On what should have been a special day for him and his side as they waltzed to a 6-0 victory over Qatar, the image of seeing teammate Ismael Kone writhing on the ground in agony, will be what this encounter will be remembered for.

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David nets hat-trick as Canada smash six past nine-man Qatar in tempestuous affair

A Jonathan David hat-trick helped Canada to a momentous first-ever FIFA World Cup (WC) win, as Jesse Marsch’s side roared to a 6-0 victory over an ill-disciplined Qatar side, who ended the game with nine men.

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Aurelien Tchouameni backs Senegal to recover from France defeat and go far at World Cup

French national team midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni believes Senegal will overcome their opening defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and still go far in the competition, which is co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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Elye Wahi granted visa to enter Canada, could be ready for Ivory Coast meeting with Germany

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been authorised to enter Canada for his country's second World Cup match against Germany, after initially being denied a visa over reported spot-fixing allegations, a source close to the player said on Thursday.

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World Cup LIVE: Mexico win Group A after Canada and Switzerland record big wins

After a captivating first round of World Cup fixtures, we return to Group A and Group B for the start of the second round of matches today.

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Canada look to set the tone against Qatar as pressure mounts on co-hosts

Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw ⁠with Bosnia & Herzegovina and to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Qatar feel 'no pressure' heading into crucial Canada matchup

Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed ⁠mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead ‌of Thursday's game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.

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Why the signing of Roma's Manu Kone can strengthen Arsenal's offering even further

Although the focus of the football world remains on the USA, Mexico and Canada, as World Cup 2026 continues, there's still the small matter of the European transfer window opening in a fortnight, and the potential for clubs to get some deals done before the conclusion of the showpiece tournament.

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EXCLUSIVE: Aldair on Brazil's struggles, Neymar's return and Totti vs Ronaldo

The opening matches of the World Cup currently taking place across the USA, Mexico and Canada have already delivered unexpected upsets and some high-profile disappointments. To take stock of the complicated debut of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil and the dynamics of this new World Cup format, Flashscore caught up with a true legend of international football: Aldair Nascimento dos Santos.

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Canadian court dismisses Partey’s visa appeal as Ghana prepare for Panama opener

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.

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De Minaur wins Queen's opener against Diallo as Mensik suffers early defeat

Australian top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong ⁠form on the grass as he moved past Canada's Gabriel Diallo into the last 16 ‌at the Queen's Championships on Tuesday.

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Alphonso Davies facing race against time to make Canada's Qatar clash

Canada's Alphonso Davies was ⁠on the training field at their National Soccer Development Centre on ‌Monday but did not play a full part ‌in the session, with the ‌team saying he is still in ‌a return-to-play protocol as he recovers from ‌a hamstring injury.

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Sleepless in Seattle: Frontier city passes vibe check ahead of World Cup bow

Secluded at the tip of the USA’s West Coast, closer to Canada than another World Cup stadium, you could be forgiven for overlooking Seattle as a World Cup destination.

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Ghana formally protests Canada's refusal to issue visa to Thomas Partey

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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Veteran Axel Witsel admits new head coach Rudi Garcia has re-energised Belgium squad

Belgium veteran Axel Witsel senses a renewed energy in his country’s World Cup ⁠squad, looking to put a disastrous tournament four years ago behind them and have an outside shot this time in ‌Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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World Cup highlights: USA get the party started in LA as Canada pick up first-ever point

Two of the FIFA World Cup co-hosts started their tournament on the second day with the USA strolling to a big victory over Paraguay.

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Five conclusions following the draw between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 1-1 in their Group B opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some conclusions after the fixture from Toronto Stadium.

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Bosnia's Barbarez regrets passive approach in draw against Canada

Bosnia and Herzegovina were passive and did not capitalise ⁠on their chances, coach Sergej Barbarez said, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Canada ‌in their World Cup Group B opener, although he was satisfied ‌with the result.