World Cup '26

For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war

Junno Arocho Esteves · July 20, 2026

Heated rivalries among soccer fans bubbled to the surface in the lead-up to the World Cup Final that ultimately saw Spain clinch a 1-0 victory over Argentina in an intense match.

Toronto Catholic students aspire to greater heights

Quinton Amundson · June 25, 2026

The Canadian men’s national soccer team’s journey to their first-ever knockout-stage appearance at the FIFA World Cup is captivating young and old alike.

St. Jerome alumnus Richie Laryea feels student's love in taking to World Cup stage

Quinton Amundson · June 12, 2026

There is no specific memorable anecdote that looms large when Barbara Pannese recalls teaching Team Canada defender Richie Laryea in Grades 6 and 7 at St. Jerome Catholic School in Toronto.

Catholic grads set to shine on World Cup stage

Quinton Amundson · June 4, 2026

It was immediately evident to Greg Spagnoli that Jonathan Osorio, Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan each possessed a “diamond in the rough persona” during their respective playing tenures with the St. Edmund Campion Catholic Secondary School senior soccer team in Brampton, Ont.

Victory at hand beyond World Cup

Mission field

Luke Mandato · June 4, 2026

With the 2026 World Cup expected to draw the eyes of more than five billion this summer, one ministry is challenging Christians to turn their living rooms into unlikely mission fields, using soccer and hospitality to spark genuine relationships and lasting hope as matches kick off this June.

Chaplains benched by Team Canada

Luke Mandato · May 27, 2026

Canada’s Men’s National Soccer Team heads into the FIFA World Cup on home ground without a designated chaplain.

World Cup in Vancouver catches Nightfever

Luke Mandato · May 27, 2026

As Vancouver prepares to host its first-ever FIFA World Cup match on June 13, the Archdiocese of Vancouver will open the doors of Holy Rosary Cathedral for a Nightfever event.