The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern:

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Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari’s standout World Cup has been rewarded with a move to Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old has signed with the German powerhouse through June 2031 after moving from PSV Eindhoven. Saibari has scored three goals in four games for Morocco as well as the decisive penalty in a shootout win over the Netherlands. He is expected to face future Bayern teammate Alphonso Davies when Morocco meets Canada in Saturday’s round-of-16 match.

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Three more spots in the World Cup round of 16 are up for grabs Thursday, with two games in Canada as Portugal faces Croatia at 7 p.m. in Toronto and Switzerland meets Algeria at 11 p.m. in Vancouver. The Toronto match could mark the final World Cup appearance for Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, while extreme heat and the threat of thunderstorms are expected to be factors. Earlier, Spain meets Austria at 3 p.m. in Inglewood, Calif., with the winner advancing to the round of 16. 

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Canada is on the training pitch in Houston as preparations continue for Saturday’s round-of-16 meeting with Morocco, with the squad training in sweltering Texas heat. Coach Jesse Marsch says managing player workload is a priority after more than a month together, with Canada looking to stay fresh against a Moroccan side that needed 120 minutes to advance. Canada earned its spot with a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday and is chasing a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 2, 2026.