LAST TIME OUT: The unlikely Southampton affect behind Canada’s World Cup lift-off
Southampton’s public relations division has had a torrid few weeks making an attempt to scrub up the inner idiocy of Spygate, however they’re about to get a uncommon windfall of goodwill from throughout the Atlantic. Over 3,000 miles west of St Mary’s, Saints have had an inadvertent hand in Canadian historical past.
Canada are on the board on the World Cup, for the primary time ever. They went pointless in Qatar 4 years in the past, simply as they did throughout their World Cup bow at Mexico ‘86. Due to Cyle Larin’s late heroics in Toronto, this hoodoo on the most important stage is over.
One-third of a substitute masterclass from supervisor Jesse Marsch, Larin got here off the bench to cancel out Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first-half opener with a surprising half-volley, instinctively hanging throughout the ball to ship it swerving previous Nikola Vasilj and into the side-netting. It was a purpose becoming of its significance on this nation’s footballing historical past.
Luke Baker18 June 2026 18:07
LAST TIME OUT: Qatar stun Switzerland late on to grab first ever World Cup level
Qatar scored a stoppage-time equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw with Switzerland of their World Cup Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium.
Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty appeared to have been sufficient to see the Swiss begin with a considerably laboured win, however Miro Muheim headed into his personal web, beneath stress from Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi, in damage time to safe the 2022 hosts a primary level within the World Cup finals.
The Swiss had loads of assist in Santa Clara, however there gave the impression to be numerous empty seats because the groups walked out on the 69,000-capacity venue, residence of the San Francisco 49ers.
Luke Baker18 June 2026 18:03
Easy methods to watch Switzerland v Bosnia
The conflict between Switzerland and Bosnia in Los Angeles kicks off at 8pm BST.
The match is out there to observe within the UK on ITV 1 and ITV X, in addition to STV and the STV Participant.
Protection on ITV begins at 7pm BST, an hour earlier than kick-off
Luke Baker18 June 2026 18:01
