The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

The final day of round of 32 action at the World Cup is underway, with Australia taking on Egypt at Dallas Stadium. Egypt, which entered the tournament with a 0-5-2 World Cup record, finished second in its group with a win and two draws to reach the knockout stage for the first time. Australia, which finished third in its group at 1-1-1, made it to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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1:50 p.m.

FIFA’s high-tech soccer ball played a key role in sorting out the chaotic end of Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia last night in Toronto. The balls at the World Cup are fitted with what is called “connected ball technology,” which uses sensors that can detect touches that referees or replays might miss. It cancelled Croatia’s late equalizer deep in added time when it found Croatia’s Igor Mantanovic got the slightest of glances with his head, meaning Mario Palasic was in an offside position during the buildup to the goal.

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11:20 a.m.

Midfielder Niko Sigur says Canada will be looking to capitalize on whatever advantages they can find when they face Morocco in the round of 16 tomorrow in Houston. Defender Luc de Fougerolles says a strong defence will be key to taming the Atlas Lions. Morocco, a semifinalist at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is heavily favoured in the match.

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11:15 a.m.

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany coach after his team failed to make the World Cup round of 16 for the third tournament running. The Germans were upset by Paraguay in the round of 16 after losing their final group stage match to Ecuador. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is the favourite to take over Die Mannschaft.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

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