2026 FIFA World Cup: Can Canada Kick On After Herdman?

 The Canadian national soccer team reached the FIFA World Cup in 2022. With the next one taking place on Canadian, Mexican, and United States soil, the Maple Leafs have automatically qualified. John Herdman may have moved on, but the soccer side is in a good place right now. How far

Canada & the 2018 World Cup: Impacts and What to Expect in 2026

 How the FIFA World Cup Is Influencing Canadian Football By looking at the history of US football it’s easy to predict what fortunes may befall Canada after they host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The football scene in America battled to take off for over 30 years, but after the

The Politics of the 2018 World Cup

 For all the determination and effort FIFA has exerted to suppress political expression from the sport, this year’s World Cup was never going to be quiet and harmonious. Hosted by the political wing of the FSB and its mob boss, Vladimir Putin, the tournament kicked off with the hosts playing

Russians Celebrate Team’s FIFA World Cup Success From Ottawa

 Photo credit: Liam Fox It is 10:15 a.m. on a Monday in Ottawa, still too early for many at the Avant-Garde Bar to pass around alcoholic beverages but not too soon to share nervous glances. The dozen or so Russian patrons of the bar, located a mere two-minute walk away

Canada wins bid to co-host 2026 World Cup but work still to be done on and off the field

 Canada, in a joint bid with the United States and Mexico, has won its bid to co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. This is great news for Canadian soccer and a great opportunity to grow the sport in the country. Ottawa, however, will not be among the final sixteen

Canada Advances in FIBA 3×3 World Cup

 Photos courtesy of FIBA Team Canada started the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup ice cold. They began the tournament-opener down 8-0 against Mongolia. They have not looked back since. Canada rallied back against Mongolia and rattled off the next three games to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals. Team Canada

Canada World Cup a Success? Looks That Way

 On June 6, the world’s top rated soccer players arrived in Canada to compete in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  After three weeks of competitive matchups, the stakes are set for the quarter-final round of the tournament, where the last eight will compete to become the top four. Among

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Ian Millar

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Horst Bulau

 In honour of the recent Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Pierre Harvey

 In honour of the upcoming Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Does Canada Need Bill C-290?

 Photo courtesy of Jamie In Bytown. The Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and now the World Cup are progressing before our very eyes, but residents of Canada will know all too well they are unable to wager single stake selections on any of the sporting events this summer. This is

FIFA failures and Olympic triumph mark an erratic track record for Canadian soccer

                     One of Canada’s most recognized comedians, Russell Peters, has an interesting take on Canada’s participation, or lack thereof, in the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup. Peters claims that Canada’s absence in the famous global competition is obvious: