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Welcome back to World Cup Daily #37! Today, John is joined by Graham Homer to break down a breathtaking final pair of Round-of-16 matches. We navigate high-stakes tactical shifts, late-game collapses, and boiling touchline controversies while celebrating the tournament's first official day of rest!We break down the final whistle analysis and elite upcoming previews unfiltered:The 11-Minute Response: Argentina books a thrilling quarterfinal spot against Switzerland after erasing a shock 2-0 deficit to eliminate Egypt 3-2. Ibrahim handed the Pharos a stunning 15th-minute lead before Mostafa Shobeir saved a Lionel Messi penalty. While Egypt doubled their lead through Zico in the 67th minute, Argentina flipped the script. Cristian Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández struck three times in 11 minutes to complete a breathtaking comeback.The Post-Match Farce: We analyze Egypt manager Hossam Hassan's fiery post-match comments slamming the tournament system and alleging a rigged bracket. We track the Egyptian Football Association's official FIFA complaint against French referee François Letexier and dissect Egypt's negative 5-4-1 defensive substitutions that completely invited the champions back into the game.The Pacific Coast Snorfest: Switzerland edges out Colombia on penalties (0-0, 4-3 pens) to lock down the final quarterfinal berth. Played at BC Place in Vancouver, it was a pure clash of opposite philosophies—Colombia's aggressive attacking winger channels versus a highly disciplined Swiss block. Despite Switzerland missing core attacking stars due to pre-match injuries, their stable defensive know-how neutralized Luis Díaz to drag the game to the penalty lottery.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK
On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answer all your questions about your pet's health. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from New Brunswick about the Clean Water Act. And a man from PEI, Donald Campbell, explains how he's been working for the past year to make the grass at BC Place beautiful for the FIFA World Cup.
The Messi Effect | Episode 34 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026Full Monday Round of 16 recaps: USA falls 4-1 to Belgium at Lumen Field (Tillman's brief equalizer, Belgium's instant 2-1 answer, Vanaken and Lukaku seal it — Zlatan calls it a reality check). Portugal nil, Spain one — Mikel Merino's 91st-minute dagger ends Ronaldo's World Cup story. Plus previews of tonight's knockout slate: Argentina vs Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (Messi's back-to-back quest), and Switzerland vs Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #USMNT #USAvsBelgium #Argentina #Messi #RoundOf16 #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia
The World Cup has reminded more than a few visitors just how special BC Place really is. That got us thinking: what else are we taking for granted here in Vancouver? Plus: Mayor Ken Sim talks World Cup excitement and a car-free Granville Street. More details have leaked about Taylor Swift’s wedding. Here’s everything we know so far, and our thoughts!
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Andrew Johnson reports from outside BC Place where Canada fell to Switzerland 2-1 to take second place in Group B at the FIFA World Cup; A memorial is building at the site in Côte-des-Neiges where a police officer and an innocent bystander were killed. Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports; Ottawa has unveiled the first three infrastructure projects considered to be key in the national interest. Abigail Bimman has the details.
In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss the latest Canucks trade rumours with Victory+ NHL insider Frank Seravalli (2:16), plus the boys preview today's Canada v. Switzerland World Cup matchup today at BC Place with Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman (25:38). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
On today's show Ryan and Rick recap a wild day in the NHL yesterday on the trade front and chat about Canada's match against Switzerland at BC Place.Joining the show is Moj, Paul Dolan, John Shannon and Caroline Harvey of the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Josh and Lina host The People's Show, starting things off by touching on some of the moves made around the NHL including the Bowen Byram trade to the Chicago Blackhawks. They run The People's Mock before they're joined by Adam Jenkins of OneSoccer to chat about Canada's tough 2-1 loss against Switzerland at BC Place. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
History is being made on today's edition of The Lock Shop! For the first time ever, both Dustin Nielson and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson have vacated the laboratory at the exact same time. But the betting board waits for no one. Stepping up to anchor a historic broadcast, Lt. Eric is joined in studio by Zack Kubusch! The fellas haven't shared the airwaves together in a minute, so they spend some time catching up before locking in on a massive slate of sports headlines and betting lines. On Today's Show: The Babcock Era Begins: The guys briefly check in on the massive news out of Edmonton. With Mike Babcock officially signed as the 19th head coach in Oilers history and the introductory presser in the books, they debate the immediate locker room impact and if any futures lines are worth chasing. World Cup Group B Finale — Canada vs. Switzerland: This is the absolute peak of the betting card. Les Rouges are at a packed, raucous BC Place in Vancouver to battle the Swiss with first place in Group B on the line. The fellas break down the massive tactical hurdle of replacing the injured Ismaël Koné, the emotional boost of Alphonso Davies returning to action as a sub, and how Canada's major goal-differential safety net alters the match strategy. The Soccer Locks: Eric and Zack dig deep into the sportsbook boards for the Canada/Switzerland match. From straight moneyline plays to half-time draws and prop bets on Jonathan David to stay hot, the boys deliver their definitive best bets. NHL Pre-Draft Meltdown: The hockey world is absolutely fracturing before our eyes. The guys track the fallout from yesterday's insane multi-team trade frenzy, breaking down Jordan Kyrou heading to DC, Bowen Byram landing in Chicago for the 4th overall pick, Simon Nemec going to Calgary, and Steve Staios' quick-strike re-tool in Ottawa. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
In hour three, Mike & Jason look ahead to Canada's matchup versus Switzerland at BC Place tomorrow with Sports Illustrated World Cup reporter Ben Steiner (2:23), plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Montreal is mourning 2 innocent victims killed by a shooter yesterday including a police officer. At least 40 people have drowned in France as millions of people across Europe deal with record heat. The Canadian Men's national team will play Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver. The federal and Ontario governments have finalized a loan to give 7 First Nations a stake in the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Dentists in St. John, New Brunswick expressing concerns after fluoride was removed from water supply. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians say they are struggling to see a dermatologist. Some fast food restaurants are turning to AI chatbots to take drive-thru orders. An Australian man has won the title of world's loudest person.
We are LIVE from the Michelob Ultra Podcast Studio in Toronto, Ontario after Canada dismantled Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, chatting the incredible atmosphere in the stadium, Canada recording their first ever tournament win, what losing Ismael Kone means to the squad, and how well Canada can do in the tournamentAudio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#fifaworldcup #football #soccer #CANMNTFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by delivering the news that arrived late last night about the Maple Leafs being close to a sign-and-trade to acquire Darren Raddysh! The boys then pivot to Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar last night at BC Place. They reflect on what the victory means for the program, Jonathan David's hat trick performance, and Cyle Larin's goal to open the scoring once again. They also touch on Moïse Bombito's return to the pitch and Alphonso Davies' status heading into their next game against Switzerland, before discussing Ismaël Koné's injury and the impact of his absence. After the break, the guys recap the Blue Jays' series sweep of the Red Sox including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s much-needed home run and Trey Yesavage pitching into the eight inning. Ben and Brent wrap up this hour with a look at the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
History has officially been written on the West Coast! Welcome into a Friday morning edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk. The fellas are back at the microphones, completely buzzing after watching Team Canada put on an absolute masterclass at BC Place last night, blowing the doors off Qatar in a historic 6-0 statement victory.But while the soccer world is celebrating, the hockey world is absolutely melting down. The NHL has officially dropped its final verdict on the Mike Babcock investigation, clearing the path for Stan Bowman to make his move. We bring on the ultimate insider to figure out exactly what happens next. But first, we got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from last night. Obviously, we spent a good chunk of this segment touching on yesterday's historic win for Canada. After the break, we kept the soccer talk rolling… then got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. We capped off hour one by Cracking Some Packs powered By Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.
It was the game that fans of the CanMNT had long dreamed about, as Canada picked up their first-ever World Cup win, doing so in STYLE in a thumping 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver. Jonathan David finally had his statement World Cup performance with an impressive hat trick, Cyle Larin had a big goal to stay in red-hot form, and Nathan Saliba announced his breakout to the world. Unfortunately for Canada, however, not all went well, as Ismaël Koné was stretchered off with a horrific leg break, one that will prematurely end his tournament and keep him out of action for several months. Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic dive into all of the KEY storylines and Ben Steiner checks in with an update from BC Place, in a very special post-game episode of NFP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josh and Lina host The People's Show starting things off with their reactions around Canada defeating Qatar in a huge 6-0 win at BC Place yesterday. They touch on how the city is still buzzing and the energy going through the fans. Josh has some takes around the Maple Leafs trade and signing Darren Raddysh to a long-term contract. After, Manuel Veth from Transfermarkt joins the show with his thoughts around Team Canada's win, looking forward to their match against the Swiss and the future of Alphonso Davies. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar marked the men's team's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory! Drew breaks down the historic night, the fan frenzy, Canada's next test against Switzerland, and the unexpected challenge of finding parking. Plus: Father's Day is almost here! We look at what people are spending this year and pose an important question: if Dad doesn't like his gift, should he tell his kids? We put pickle mania to the test to see if this summer's trendiest flavour deserves all the buzz.
The laboratory is officially open for a massive Friday edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! The lines are moving, the board is loaded, and today Matty (Matt Iwanyk) is back in the co-pilot seat alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to unpack an absolute monster of a sports weekend. Matty just touched down back in Alberta and has a massive travel log to clear out. He spent his last 24 hours live at BC Place in Vancouver, witnessing Team Canada put on an absolute masterclass and tear the roof off the stadium with a historic 6-0 routing of Qatar. The boys break down the matchday atmosphere, Jonathan David's historic hat trick, and how the soccer futures market is shifting.Plus, we have championship golf on the board and a brand-new week of Canadian football to handicap. On Today's Show: Matty's Vancouver Travel Log: 6-0 nothing, baby! Matty gives Hustler the full, raw, unfiltered recap of his wild 24 hours on the West Coast. From the absolute party in the stands to the dominant performance on the pitch, the boys celebrate a historic night for Canadian soccer. U.S. Open Moving Day Leans: The brutal afternoon winds and a wild fog delay turned Shinnecock Hills into an absolute blender yesterday. With Wyndham Clark trying to hold onto his lead and Scottie Scheffler scrambling, the fellas check out the live updated odds. Who is the smart money riding on for a Moving Day surge? CFL Week 3 Betting Preview: Football is back tonight! The boys dive deep into the weekend card to find the absolute sharpest edges. We preview tonight's cross-division clash with the BC Lions heading into Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats, plus we look ahead to Saturday's massive triple-header—including your undefeated Edmonton Elks putting their perfect record on the line against the Montreal Alouettes at Commonwealth. The Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their definitive betting slips for the weekend. From CFL spreads and player props to Major League Baseball value, we have your bankroll completely covered. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
History on home soil? Canada's men's soccer team steps onto the pitch at Vancouver's BC Place tonight, chasing a historic milestone: their first-ever World Cup victory.Also: The 60-day counter has started for the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The next step: formal negotiations in Switzerland. In the meantime, ships are on the move in the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump is declaring victory — for now. What's not clear: what it all means for Israel and its fight with Hezbollah in Lebanon.And: How much would you wager on being able to guess tomorrow's temperature? A Toronto-based financial services company is betting the answer is… a lot. Canadians have had limited access to prediction markets that are raising billions in the U.S. and elsewhere. That's about to change.Plus: FIFA hydration breaks, Ukraine strikes Russia , AI costs, and more.
On today's loaded edition of the show Donnie and Rick chat about Canad'a first World Cup match at BC Place this afternoon and more.Joining the show is Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra, Thomas Drance and Liam and Markus Ruck.
Josh and Lina host a chaotic episode of The People's Show today as the Canadian men's soccer team takes on Qatar at BC Place. They run through some Canucks news involving Jake DeBrusk while also breaking down the goals from the first half of the game. They run The People's Mock, chat about Mike Babcock in Edmonton and more. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
The biggest soccer match in Canadian history is finally here, and The EST Hangout is operating at maximum velocity this Thursday afternoon! Our regular captain Matt Iwanyk has officially gone rogue—he is live on the ground in Vancouver, heading directly into the stadium to watch Team Canada take on Qatar at BC Place! Back at the home studio, Jay Milne is steering the ship and taking over the hosting duties. He is joined by a powerhouse panel featuring Jasmin Sidhu, Pat Kehdy, and Gaige Steinke to break down a massive, multi-sport notebook. On Today's Show: The World Cup Board: It's not just Canada on the pitch. The crew looks at the shifting betting lines, the Group B math, and the breakout storylines from a chaotic first week of global tournament action. CFL Week 3 & Edmonton Elks Notebook: Shifting from the pitch to the gridiron, the boys dive into the latest Canadian Football League headlines. With Week 3 kicking off tonight, we look at the updated power rankings and discuss the blueprint for the Elks as they prepare for their next outing. Oilers Off-Season Rumor Mill: The hockey world never sleeps. The panel reacts to the latest coaching carousel updates from around the NHL, including the fallout of Toronto hiring Jim Hiller, and what it means for the front office deadlock back home in Oil Country. Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Edmonton's favorite afternoon sports hangout!
The regular big man Dustin Nielson is away today, but the betting window is wide open! Jay Milne steps directly into the driver's seat this Thursday morning, teaming up with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to bring you a massive, multi-sport card. From a historic major championship underway on the golf course to a massive international showdown on Canadian soil and a fresh slate of gridiron action, the boys have today's betting board completely surrounded. Grab your pens—let's secure some units. On Today's Show: The U.S. Open is Underway: The most brutal test in golf has officially begun! The field is out on the historic, unforgiving greens of Shinnecock Hills. Jay and Hustler track the live leaderboards, react to early morning movement, and drop their updated cards for outright winners, head-to-head tournament matchups, and live-in-play value slips. World Cup Gameday — Canada vs. Qatar: Soccer fever has taken over the country! Team Canada hits the pitch at BC Place in Vancouver at 4:00 PM for a massive Group B showdown. Coming off a historic opening draw, Alphonso Davies and the squad hunt for win number one on home soil. The guys break down the moneyline, total goals, and best prop bets for the match. CFL Week 3 Preview: The Canadian Football League returns with an absolute dose of games this week! The boys get ahead of the market, breaking down the opening lines and giving a quick preview of the Week 3 slate—including tomorrow's clash between the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Saturday's big matchup at Commonwealth Stadium featuring the Edmonton Elks against Montreal. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
The Messi Effect | Episode 11 | Sunday, June 14, 2026A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media.
Vancouver hosts its first-ever World Cup match tonight as Australia faces Turkey at BC Place.Ghana lodges a formal diplomatic protest after Canada denies a visa to soccer star Thomas Partey ahead of the World Cup.Montreal mayor calls for calm and promises answers over horrific police racism allegations.Mark Carney is in Dublin meeting the Irish leader to strengthen trade ties and ink a new tech pact.Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Dublin to sign a new trade and artificial intelligence pact.Switzerland votes this weekend on a controversial proposal to legally cap its population at 10 million.A woman is critically injured after a shark attack at a popular Sydney beach.Ottawa proposes a total social media ban for children under sixteen.
We pinpoint the everyday things that leave us feeling "exhausterwhelmulated," the viral term for being exhausted, overwhelmed, and overstimulated all at once. Plus: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim joins us in studio to talk all things FIFA. The executive chef at BC Place, Wayne Chen, shares what it takes to prepare thousands of meals for game day crowds.
O vencedor da Copa do Mundo de futebol será definido no campo, mas esta edição da competição já tem um título nada honroso a exibir: o de Mundial mais emissor de gases de efeito estufa da história do esporte. Disputada em três países, 16 cidades e com um recorde de 48 seleções, a Copa provocará um uso inédito de transporte aéreo pelas seleções e torcedores – sem falar do volume de dados para as transmissões dos jogos por streaming. Lúcia Müzell, da RFI em Paris O alto volume de voos será inevitável não apenas para levar um recorde de 6 milhões de espectadores do mundo todo para os países-sede, Estados Unidos, México e Canadá, como para os deslocamentos internos até os locais das partidas. A distribuição dos jogos desconsiderou o balanço ambiental das distâncias – a maior delas é de mais de 4 mil quilômetros, entre o Estádio Azteca, na Cidade do México, e o BC Place, em Vancouver. O resultado é que as emissões geradas pela Copa serão no mínimo o dobro da última edição, no Catar: 7,8 milhões de toneladas de CO₂ equivalentes, avalia um estudo da plataforma internacional de contabilidade de carbono Greenly. Isso corresponde às emissões anuais de um país pobre como Serra Leoa ou de 1,7 milhão de carros a combustível. "O que nos impressionou nesta Copa do Mundo é que ninguém falou sobre essa questão. É uma completa negligência, como se as mudanças climáticas não existissem", observa o CEO da plataforma, Alexis Normand. Antes da Greenly, outros estudos já haviam alertado para um resultado ainda mais pesado, como o do New Weather Institute e a rede Sport for Climate Action, que antecipa um total de emissões de 9 milhões de toneladas de CO₂. Distâncias maiores, por mais gente e mais tempo A média da distância da viagem de ida e volta percorrida por cada torcedor nesta Copa será de 19,4 mil quilômetros, contra 13 mil no Catar em 2022. Para piorar, esta edição será 10 dias mais longa e terá nada menos do que o triplo de torcedores do que o último Mundial. As emissões dos transportes representarão, assim, 87% das emissões totais desta Copa, estima a Greenly. A maioria das partidas vai ocorrer nos Estados Unidos de Donald Trump, um presidente negacionista climático que, em momento algum da organização do evento, se preocupou em diminuir a sua pegada de carbono. O que chamou a atenção foi o silêncio da Federação Internacional de Futebol (Fifa) sobre o tema, apesar de a entidade ter um objetivo de redução de 50% das emissões de seus eventos até 2030 e de atingir a neutralidade de carbono até 2040. Papel da Fifa A decisão de aumentar de 32 para 48 equipes participantes, assim como a de estabelecer uma parceria com a gigante petroleira saudita Aramco, não avançam neste esse sentido. "Durante a Copa do Mundo do Catar, a Fifa fez algumas confusões porque, depois de prometer que o Mundial seria neutro em carbono, soubemos que ela 'esqueceu' de calcular as emissões indiretas relacionadas ao transporte de passageiros", lembra Normand. "Então, ela disse: 'Não é um problema, porque vamos comprar projetos de compensação de carbono, financiar florestas, etc.'. Só que os projetos em questão não foram verificados. Isso se tornou um problema de comunicação para eles, de modo que, agora, aparentemente, eles decidiram nem sequer tocar mais no assunto." Desta vez, a federação reconhece o peso dos transportes no balanço ambiental do evento. No entanto, a Fifa alega que a decisão de espalhar as competições por estádios tão distantes foi para privilegiar as instalações e infraestruturas existentes, outro eixo relevante na pegada de carbono de um grande evento esportivo. Nenhum novo estádio precisou ser construído para o Mundial de 2026. A entidade delega aos países organizadores a missão de reduzir as emissões relacionadas a transportes, energia, alimentação e gestão de resíduos, entre outros aspectos relevantes. "A Fifa precisa assumir a responsabilidade por seu papel crescente na crise climática", afirma Stuart Parkinson, autor principal do relatório do New Weather Institute. "A Copa do Mundo de 2026 está prevista para ser a mais poluente de todos os tempos, e espera-se que os torneios futuros continuem dependendo fortemente de viagens aéreas e outras atividades com alta emissão de carbono. À medida que a crise climática se agrava rapidamente, a única resposta sensata é a federação tomar medidas imediatas para reduzir significativamente as emissões dos torneios." Próximas Copas Daqui a quatro anos, o formato em que os jogos são divididos entre diferentes países voltará a acontecer, na Copa do Mundo em Portugal, Espanha e Marrocos. Alexis Normand assinala que será uma oportunidade de retomar o exemplo dos Jogos Olímpicos de Paris, que limitou o impacto ambiental a 2,08 milhões de toneladas de carbono, o mais baixo desde a Olimpíada de Londres de 2012. Ele defende que os recursos investidos nas infraestruturas, especialmente no Marrocos, país em desenvolvimento, sejam direcionados à sustentabilidade, e que os critérios ambientais sejam uma condição para as licitações de obras. "Estão previstos grandes investimentos, então por que não imaginar, como fez Paris, um Plano Marshall para investimento em infraestrutura de baixo carbono?", sugere o especialista francês. "Você pode aproveitar para renovar a rede ferroviária, modernizar as instalações esportivas e fazê-las consumir menos energia, conectá-las a fontes de energia renováveis e assim por diante. Dessa forma, minimiza-se o impacto de carbono do transporte e se constrói edifícios que serão menos poluentes."
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup chat and interviews, in the second of our preview shows for the tournament. We're looking at six of the groups in this episode (Groups G to L), with special focus on Group G where two of the six matches will be at BC Place and a further two down in Seattle. There's a special focus on New Zealand, who will play two of their matches here in Vancouver, and we sit down with Portland Timbers centre back Finn Surman to chat about his footballing journey so far, the game in Aotearoa, the excitement of playing at his first World Cup, and his World Cup memories from tournaments past. We also look ahead to Uruguay's chances in Group H with Vancouver Whitecaps defender Mathias Laborda, find out how he still gets excited about the tournament, and chat about some of his World Cup memories through the years. And FC Dallas' Petar Musa talks about his selection to the Croatian World Cup team and their chances in Group L and beyond. All of this plus we hear from Jesse Marsch and Maxime Crepeau after the latter was named the Canadian starting goalkeeper for the World Cup, get Zach's experience at the Uzbekistan friendly in Edmonton, chat with Italian legend Marco Materazzi about the World Cup and what Italy need to do to qualify again, move onto the letter X in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got another World Cup song in Wavelength, and this time it's a throwback to Espana '82 for New Zealand. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.24: Intro - Zach's CanMNT travels 10.55: Max Crepeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper 20.45: Canadian Soccer A to Z - X 26.20: Group G Preview - Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand 50.00: Finn Surman interview on New Zealand and the World Cup 72.30: Group H Preview - Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay 83.00: Mathias Laborda's Uruguayan World Cup memories 90.00: Group I Preview - France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal 99.40: Group J Preview - Algeria, Argentina, Austria, and Jordan 113.00: Group K Preview - Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal, and Uzbekistan 120.40: Group L Preview - Croatia, England 123.55: Petar Musa on his World Cup call-up with Croatia 129.50: Group L Preview - Ghana, Panama 132.42: Marco Materazzi on his World Cup memories and Italy not qualifying again 138.35: Wavelength - Ray Woolf and the New Zealand 1982 World Cup Squad - Heading To The Top
THE FORBES REPORT: Did Vancouver's greatest moment happen forty years ago? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks local legend Fiona Forbes to fire up the time machine back to Expo '86. From SkyTrain and BC Place to Expo Ernie, McBarge, The Unicorn, The Royal Family, and even a then-unknown Tony Hawk, Expo helped transform Vancouver into a “world-class city.” Just how big of a deal was Expo '86? Can Vancouver still dream that big today — or did the city peak in 1986? Recorded: May 11, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick continue to chat about the Canucks landing on Ryan Johnson and the Sedin's to lead their Hockey Ops group and also BC Place showing off their new grass.Joining the show is Moj (15:20), Max Sasson (28:10) and John Shannon (51:42).
With just weeks to go before Vancouver hosts FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place, residents and businesses in the downtown core are preparing for major disruptions The future of one of Burnaby's best-known community performance venues is getting a temporary lifeline. In anticipation of the busy summer travel season ahead, BC Ferries is outlining how the company is preparing to deliver smooth, safe, and reliable service for travelers along BC's coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and more. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who have continued to roll along in MLS play. Now, though, with their lengthy homestand now over, the rubber will hit the road for the Whitecaps, who have already begun the hefty road trip that awaits them on the schedule - a byproduct of BC Place hosting World Cup games. They got the road trip off to a decent start, drawing the LA Galaxy 1-1, a result they'll live with after winning their last four home games, but they'll look to get back to winning ways as they get set for a pivotal top-of-the-table clash against the San Jose Earthquakes (and then a couple of tough away games in Texas). Amid all of the happenings on the pitch, however, there's been a lot happening off it, as the future of the club continues to remain a big talking point within Vancouver and across MLS. After all of the latest updates, Alex and Sam dive into what they make of this whole situation, as the 'Save the Caps' movement starts to really take hold among Vancouver supporters - and the rest of MLS, as a whole. Lastly, they finish the show with a round-up of local soccer talking points, including the Vancouver Rise's slow start, Vancouver FC's improved play, Pacific FC's struggles and the start of the 2026 Canadian Championship. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.
The New York Times released a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters. Lindsay Zoladz, pop music critic at The New York Times and the writer of the music newsletter The Amplifier, talks about the luminaries on the list, and shares who she wishes could have been included but were left off. Photo: Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at BC Place on December 06, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian host The People's Show, with this edition starting off with an update revolving around the Vancouver Whitecaps and the mission to keep them home in Vancouver. They talk about the difficulties of BC Place and what fans are doing to Save The Caps. Afterwards, they touch on MLB Vancouver with a potential new group wanting to back the expansion effort. They wrap things up with your submissions for a very off the rails edition of King of The Take! This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. It was an emotional night at BC Place on Saturday. The Whitecaps wrapped up their last home game for three months with another win, as hundreds took part in a prematch #SaveTheCaps march. We pick over the bones of the game and look ahead to the grueling eight-game away swing the 'Caps now face before they return back home in three months time and how Jesper Sorensen might approach these games in term of squad rotation. The latter is helped by the return of Ranko Veselinovic and we chat with the Serbian centre back after he play his first game in over nine months with WFC2. We talk a lot more about the #SaveTheCaps campaign in this week's show as well, as more concerning murmurs come out around a relocation of the team to Las Vegas, and Whitecaps Brian White and Tristan Blackmon share their perspective of what it's like being a player on the team with all of this chatter around. We have three interviews with you this week as well as we catch up with three young guns. Two Whitecaps, Nikola Djordjevic, who made his first team debut last week, and Liam Mackenzie, who is lighting it up with WFC2 after his return from injury. We also catch up with former Vancouver FC player James Cameron after his move to Colorado Rapids 2. All of this plus we round up the weekend action in MLS and the CPL, move onto the letter R in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Inspiral Carpets wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, We've Got A Fuzzbox and We're Going To Use It are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've got a York City song in Wavelength to celebrate their dramatic return to the Football League. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.21: Intro chat - a week of late goals drama! 11.10: Canadian Soccer A to Z - R 22.50: Whitecaps wrap up home stand with just three points dropped 32.00: #SaveTheCaps march draws big numbers 44.00: Whitecaps dominant once again in win over Colorado 63.35: Eight games on the road now awaits Whitecaps 69.43: Ranko Veselinovic interview after his return to the pitch with WFC2 76.00: Colorado's Matt Wells' postgame thoughts 89.20: MLS round-up 103.40: More #SaveTheCaps chat 111.11: Nikola Djordjevic interview and discussion 124.05: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Nikola Djordjevic 126.45: Liam Mackenzie interview 132.48: James Cameron interview 143.00: CPL round-up 161.30: Wavelength - Chuitar - It's Going To The Wire
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. On the pitch, the Whitecaps are flying high, off it, things are starting to get more concerning about the club's future in Vancouver. Murmurs about the team being relocated are gathering pace to the extent that supporters have launched a #SaveTheCaps campaign. We chat about why everyone needs to get behind this at this point in time and look at the issues at the forefront that has added some urgency to everything. The Whitecaps dominated the visiting Sporting Kansas City on Friday night to stay top of both the MLS West and the Supporters Shield. We pick over the main talking points coming out of the match, hear from Andres Cubas about the club's goal-free record when he's on the pitch this season, and get some thoughts from Jesper Sorensen about getting Rayan Elloumi the development minutes he's needing right now. Plus Thomas Müller chats about the Whitecaps start to the season and packing out BC Place. All of this plus we round up the weekend action in MLS and the CPL, move onto the letter Q in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Inspiral Carpets continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Big Flame are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've got another new Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro chat - it's been an odd weekend 04.20: #SaveTheCaps campaign launched amid concerning relocation rumours 31.35: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Q 49.00: Whitecaps destroy KC to stay top of MLS 89.20: Thomas Müller chats about the Whitecaps season so far 103.20: MLS round-up 116.20: The Battle for the Canadian Number One 127.47: CPL round-up and more Football Video Support drama 156.30: Wavelength - Bucks' Bravehearts - Scotland's On The Way
FX Rivera travels out west for his next match on Apple TV as the Earthquakes travel to BC Place to take on the Caps after their midweek run in CONCACAFWe take a deep dive into the weeks that were and how the match could play out- plus whatever else is on his mind on SDH AM
Planning to visit Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and wondering where to stay? In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I share a local's guide to the 8 best areas to base yourself during the tournament.Having lived in Vancouver for nearly seven years, I break down the pros, cons, transport links, and overall vibe of each neighbourhood so you can decide which one suits your travel style.From beach neighbourhoods like Kitsilano and the relaxed waterfront of Olympic Village, to nightlife hubs like Yaletown and historic Gastown, you'll get a clear idea of where to stay depending on what kind of World Cup trip you want.I also cover scenic options across the water like North Vancouver and West Vancouver, perfect if you want mountain views, beaches, and a quieter base while still being able to reach the games at BC Place.Along the way I share local transport tips, accommodation ideas, neighbourhood highlights, and activities you shouldn't miss in each area.Whether you're visiting for the World Cup or planning a future trip, this episode will help you choose the best neighbourhood to stay in Vancouver.Support the PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode:⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit
An informal coalition of organizations in the Downtown Eastside and Chinatown are sounding the alarm about what they call the massive human rights implications of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The World Cup is set to come to Vancouver, first through the 2026 FIFA Congress in April, and then for seven matches at BC Place scheduled between June 11-July 7, 2026. Laura Macintyre is a staff lawyer at Pivot Legal Society. She joins us to talk about the coalition's concerns..
We react following the Seattle Sounders Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Leg 1 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and general football chat and interviews. So who else's head was left in a spin after all the Whitecaps, PavCo, and BC government back and forth this past week around the club's future at BC Place and beyond? We delve into all of the main talking points around stadium deals, finances, how they can fill their revenue shortfall, and the Whitecaps' future in the city in general. On the pitch, the 'Caps have wrapped up preseason in Spain. How are they looking with their season set to begin next week? We've got another great feature interview for you this week as we catch up with Whitecaps centre back Ranko Veselinovic to chat about his rehab and road to recovery after tearing his ACL in July. We look back on his 2025, the tough journey to getting back on the pitch, when we could maybe see him back in action, and more. All of this plus we talk about Vancouver FC's Champions Cup game against Cruz Azul this past Wednesday and ponder how they can turn the large numbers in attendance into more regular attendees, and we bring you an update on the Vancouver World Cup Fanfest, move onto the letter F in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, Hot Chocolate Boy is back, and music-wise, Syd Barrett continues his residency as our Artist of the Month, Mighty Mighty are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time from Serbian DJ and rapper Marko Gojković & Yoda. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - Winter Olympics, Vancouver World Cup Fanfest 10.00: Hot Chocolate Boy - ONDA 17.55: Whitecaps end time in Spain with two losses 28.00: Whitecaps and PavCo finally agree on BC Place deal for 2026 51.00: Finances and the future of the Whitecaps - what exactly do they need and how do they get there? 93.55: Ranko Veselinovic interview 118.45: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Ranko Veselinovic 125.45: Canadian Soccer A to Z - F 136.50: Can Vancouver FC build on their Champions Cup debut 161.15: Wavelength - Marko Gojković & Yoda - All As One (Serbia To Qatar)
This week's episode is split into two parts and Part 1 dives into the situation between Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Place and the potential of relocation, as well as how a changing landscape towards mega-events like the World Cup and Olympic Games will change the future for Canadian soccer and sport in general. Afterwards, we dive into a promising Concacaf Champions Cup opener for Forge FC against Marcelo Flores' Tigres UANL, as well as Jonathan David's success abroad with Juventus. You can catch the second part of the show with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic right here in the same podcast feed and find further Canadian soccer coverage over on Canadian Soccer Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canucks get thumped 6–2 by Utah, and the guys struggle to find many redeeming qualities from a rough night. They dig into Filip Chytil's health and what it could mean for the future of his career, plus a flurry of Olympic roster questions with Sam Bennett stepping in for Anthony Cirelli and potential injury replacements if Brayden Point or Devon Toews can't go. The show also shifts to the business side of sports, breaking down the BC government's new offer to keep the Whitecaps at BC Place and why it could finally help a top-five attendance team stop finishing last in revenue. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and World Cup 2026 chat and interviews in our first podcast of 2026. A new year, new hopes, new dreams, but the same fantastic podcast content! The Whitecaps finished last year and started this one with a couple of big stories. Another player has moved on, with winger Ali Ahmed being sold to English Championship side Norwich City. Certainly not the sale of the century, we look at the transfer and what it means to both the 'Caps and to Ali. Plus we delve into the announcement that the Whitecaps have agreed a proposed settlement to a class action lawsuit around Messi's no-show in the Vancouver in 2024. Talking of court cases, we also look at former Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi suing the club's owners SixFive Sports and Entertainment, plus we look at how Zach is feeling about the side as they head into the new year, both on and off the pitch. It's an exciting World Cup year, even more so with both Canada and Scotland being in the tournament and Vancouver and Toronto hosting matches. We've a lot of World Cup 2026 chat in this episode as Vancouver organizing committee lead Jessie Adcock talks about Vancouver's preparedness for welcoming the world to the city for the tournament and gives us some details on the Fanfest. Plus BC Place GM Chris May talks about the stadium's renovations to get ready to host matches and we look at who we think should be in Canada's starting XI come their first match in June. All of this plus we talk New Year hopes and predictions, kick off our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities begin their residency as our Artists of the Month with a couple of songs, we start our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have the first of many World Cup songs this year in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.46: Intro - New Year hopes and predictions, mailbag 25.26: Canadian Soccer A to Z - A 34.29: Who's in your CanMNT starting XI heading into the World Cup 56.34: Jessie Adcock on Vancouver's preparations to host the World Cup 78.14: Vancouver's World Cup Fanfest will be free to attend 85.16 Chris May on getting BC Place ready for the World Cup 96.54: Whitecaps settle ridiculous class action lawsuit 107.09 Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City 126.24: C86 40th anniversary 134.34: Afshin Ghotbi take SixFive Sports & Entertainment to court 157.47: How Vancouver FC are looking heading into 2026 166.35: Wavelength - Del Amitri - Don't Come Home Too Soon
The world is coming to the Great White North! In this episode, we dive into Canada's landmark role as co-host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Jesse Marsch's tactical "People's Team" vision to captain Alphonso Davies leading the charge on home soil, we break down Canada's chances in a high-stakes Group B. We also explore the multi-million dollar transformations of Toronto Stadium and BC Place, the "Jesse Marsch effect" on the squad's high-pressing style, and the $2 billion legacy this tournament is set to leave on Canadian sports and culture. Is Canada ready to make history on the global stage? Tune in for the ultimate preview of the biggest sporting event in Canadian history. FIFA World Cup, Canada Soccer, Alphonso Davies, Jesse Marsch, World Cup Hosting Canada.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup draw chat. And I think this might be our longest episode so far! Vancouver Whitecaps' 2025 season came to a heartbreaking end against Inter Miami in Saturday's MLS Cup. It was a battling performance but they were beaten by Messi and themselves in the end, leaving a bitter tinge of what could have been, but it shouldn't overshadow what has been the club's best season ever. We pick over the bones of the game, chat about how the Whitecaps take that next step now after the bar has been set so high, and hear from head coach Jesper Sorensen about that. We also chat about the Whitecaps end of season roster decisions, managing the squad and the salary cap next season, and the big talking point that will carry on over the offseason, the club's stadium issues both at their current home at BC Place and their desire to build a new stadium up at the Hastings Racecourse. The latter seems closer, with a possible announcement of a MOU coming this week, but the former still doesn't appear to have both sides close to an agreement. We also hear from Whitecaps GM Axel Schuster about it all and BC Place GM Chris May. And there's time to delve into the farcical 2026 World Cup draw that feels like it still might be going on! We look at the paths ahead for Canada, Scotland, and the matches we'll host here in Vancouver. Music-wise, it's December, so you know what that means - the return of AFTN's Festive Fifteen! Our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year continues with the songs at positions 10 to 12, plus we have a World Cup themed song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.32: Intro - Christmas in the searing heat isn't right! 10.25: The end of a great Whitecaps season and taking that next step 29.25: Whitecaps MLS Cup heartbreak against Miami 74.52: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #12 I See Orange - Feebleness 79.15: How the initial Whitecaps offseason shapes up 85.00: The Whitecaps' current and future stadium issues 114.23: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #11 Kneecap - Sayōnara 118.20: Whitecaps roster decisions 158.16: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #10 Mog - Voices 162.00: World Cup draw analysis 202.25: Wavelength - Stari Most - Group of Death
Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz set the stage for Saturday's massive Western Conference Semifinal between LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. The guys break down the star-studded duel everyone is buzzing about: Son Heung-Min vs. Thomas Müller under the lights at BC Place. Mario Ruiz sits down exclusively with LAFC midfielder and two-time MLS Cup champion Mark Delgado to talk postseason mentality and experience. Plus, the guys react to major league-wide headlines, including the release of the 2026 MLS schedule.
In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with soccer analyst James Sharman (4:49) to help set up tomorrow's sold out Western Semifinals matchup at BC Place between the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC, plus the boys talk the latest hockey news with NHL.com's Dan Rosen (23:57). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In hour three, Mike & Jason chat with Whitecaps radio commentator Asa Rehman (1:04) ahead of the Caps hosting the Western Conference Semifinal on November 22nd at BC Place, plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.