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Vancouver's vulnerable fear sweeps and raids during World Cup

The World Cup has brought glitz and glamour to Vancouver, but as the city seeks to show its best side to the world it has also led to early-morning raids and more aggressive policing of people experiencing homelessness and drug problems in the city's Downtown Eastside, locals have told Reuters.…

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Embolo, Ndoye fire Switzerland past Algeria into World Cup last 16

VANCOUVER - ⁠Switzerland ⁠eased past Algeria 2-0 on Thursday to book their place in the ‌World Cup round of 16, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria

Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.

France 24 · Jul 3

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In Canada, there is a city where crows dive-bomb pedestrians every spring, so residents created a map of attack zones

Vancouver's spring brings a peculiar tradition: aggressive crows protecting their young. These intelligent birds, known to remember faces, can make navigating the city a challenge. A crowdsourced map, CrowTrax, helps residents avoid nesting hotspots. While encounters can be startling, experts advise staying calm and using protection like umbrellas. Despite the…

The Times of India · Jul 2

In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid them

Vancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. These birds aggressively defend their young, leading to dive-bombing incidents. A crowdsourced map, CrowTrax, helps locals navigate known 'hotspots.' Crows possess remarkable memories, recognizing faces and even teaching others about…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Six feared dead in ‘bizarre’ Vancouver boat sinking, rescuers baffled by victims’ behavior

Major crimes unit now investigating as the search for the wreck begins.

We Got This Covered · Jul 1

How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies

The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - US · Jun 29

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Why aren't Canada playing in Canada for World Cup round of 32 clash with South Africa?

The tournament co-hosts are through, and there are knockout games being played in Canada...so why are Canada playing in Los Angeles?

FourFourTwo · Jun 28

Why Playing in U.S. or Even ‘Mars’ Could Fuel Canada’s World Cup Hopes

Canada plays a first men’s World Cup knockout game against South Africa on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27

‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities

Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour brought by visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

World Cup 2026 results: England learn next round opponents and Messi scores again

England booked their place at the top of Group L with a 2-0 win in Panama. Tuchel’s side will play African side DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup. Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post following their…

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Belgium rout New Zealand to advance at World Cup

VANCOUVER - Leandro ⁠Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and a place in ‌the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

New Zealand 1-5 Belgium: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Leandro Trossard hit a double as Belgium booked their place in the last 32 with an emphatic victory that sent New Zealand out

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27

Vancouver woman says a man she met in Las Vegas got her to rent a Hertz car in her name, then kept it, leaving her with a bill over $5,000

He is said to have paid back only $300 so far.

We Got This Covered · Jun 25

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Motor1 · Jun 25

Vancouver Woman Meets Seattle Man In Las Vegas. Then She Pays For His Hertz Rental: ‘Beware The Afterpay Runaway’

"You may have heard of The Tinder Swindler, but..."

Euronews · Jun 25

Mexico, Switzerland and Brazil top their groups after final matchday of World Cup group stages

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances.

The Independent UK · Jun 25

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico win all three games as Scotland on the edge of going home

Scotland faces a likely group stage exit from the World Cup after a 0-3 defeat to Brazil, leaving them in a precarious position dependent on other results. Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi saw Switzerland beat hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B. Co-hosts Mexico scored three…

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Canada’s World Cup Journey Leaves Home, but the Dream Lives on in the United States

Canada advance to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time, but won’t play at home.

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 24

Switzerland outwit Canada to claim Group B at 2026 World Cup

Switzerland claimed top spot in Group B at the World Cup on Wednesday following a 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24

Canada fall short in 2-1 loss to Switzerland, both advance to round of 32

Switzerland served up a spoiler, ⁠flipping ⁠the table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round with a 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon ‌to finish atop Group B of the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Canada lose home advantage for last 32 after Switzerland win to take top spot

Switzerland topped Group B with a 2-1 win over Canada with both teams going through to the knockout stage

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Canada make World Cup history – but Switzerland defeat could have huge impact on World Cup hopes

Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi saw Switzerland beat hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B. The win sees Switzerland become only the fourth nation – alongside Brazil, Argentina, and France – to reach the last 16 in the last four consecutive World Cups. Their reward for…

France 24 · Jun 24

World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge past Canada in Group B decider

Switzerland claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group B. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for the Swiss, while Promise David's late effort proved only a consolation as Canada fell short in a tightly contested encounter between two evenly…

FourFourTwo · Jun 24

Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Switzerland vs Canada?

The co-hosts return to Vancouver for a clash that will decide top spot in Group B

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Switzerland 2-1 Canada: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Canada missed the chance to stay in Vancouver after losing to a quietly superior Switzerland

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