Ben Steiner

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OLYMPICS / MLS / PWHL / Reporter and Broadcaster | Writing: CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast

Jesse Marsch was asked whether there's an element of "media manipulation" in framing Morocco as the favorite. "It's just about the reality of where our two programs are... Morocco has has literally zero weaknesses and that's the reality of the situation." #CanMNT

Houston, Tex. — Jesse Marsch and Alistair Johnston speak on Round of 16 MD-1; my estimate is 80+ reporters in the room. “We're excited for the moment; we wanted to get to a point in the tournament where we were playing against some big opponents, and Morocco is exactly that."

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For the first time at this World Cup, we're heading to extra time. Whitecaps midfielder Andres Cubas's Paraguay hold Germany to a 1-1 scoreline through 90 minutes. Can't imagine this'll be fast-paced or easy in this heat.

England defeated Panama 2-0, and Croatia got past Ghana 2-1 to start the day. That sends Croatia back to Toronto to play a knockout match against likely Portugal or Colombia on July 2. Panama, for as stingy as they've been in Concacaf, finishes with three losses.

Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies is "healthy and ready to perform," and that Moïse Bombito is ready to go, too. Also says "pretty much, the players that came into camp with little injuries are now really close to 100%." #CanMNT

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Another packed day of World Cup group-deciding action and will decide the final team in the #CanMNT round of 16 route. Group E 🇨🇼v🇨🇮 -4pm ET 🇪🇨v🇩🇪 - 4pm ET Group F 🇯🇵v🇸🇪 - 7pm ET 🇹🇳v🇳🇱 - 7pm ET Group D 🇵🇾v🇦🇺 - 10pm ET 🇺🇸v🇹🇷- 10pm ET www.si.com/soccer/three...

Three Ways the USMNT May Approach the Dead Rubber vs. Turkiye—World Cup

The USMNT has already won World Cup Group D, and Türkiye is already eliminated.

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🇨🇦CANADA VS. 🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA Bafana Bafana upset South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and clinch a Round of 32 clash against the #CanMNT in Los Angeles. 3 pm ET on Sunday. One of the teams will win its first World Cup knockout match.

It could very well be South Africa for the #CanMNT on Sunday in LA. Right now at the 65th minute, but all South Korea needs is a draw to be No. 2 in the group and play Canada. South Africa 1-0 South Korea Mexico 2-0 Czechia

The #CanMNT round of 32 match will be a noon PT kickoff at SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles. Most likely against South Korea, but a slight chance it could be Czechia or South Africa. Switzerland will play RO32 in Vancouver on July 2 at 8pm PT.

Mathieu Choiniére and Nathan Saliba started alongside each other just once in the #CanMNT midfield. That was 2-2 draw against Iceland in Toronto in March, where Canada struggled through midfield and got caught out by long balls. Both will have to be way better today.

Qatar’s Assim Madibo, the player who broke Ismaël Koné’s leg stuck around Vancouver to spend time with Koné. “He was very affected for his injury, never he was intentional. All of you know Madibo, and was a very clear accident, only to remark this, and to wish him all the best” — Lopetegui. 📸 QFA

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NEW: Staying at home hangs in the balance for the #CanMNT in tomorrow's match against Switzerland, needing at least a draw. That won't impact how they play — and Canada has only lost in 90 minutes five times in the Jesse Marsch era. Story for @MLS www.mlssoccer.com/competitions...

Canada embrace World Cup expectations ahead of Switzerland showdown | MLSSoccer.com

VANCOUVER – When Jesse Marsch stepped into the Canadian men’s national team role in May 2024, he wanted to change the perception of soccer in the country.

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Jesse Marsch on the goal of tomorrow's match. "Staying here in Vancouver is definitely our number one goal... Two years ago, everybody thought I was crazy, right? That prospect at the time wouldn't be possible, but this is where I expected us to be." #CanMNT

Cristiano Ronaldo first half brace and he overtakes Eusebio as Portugal’s greatest World Cup goal scorer. Remarkable to see him still turn up like this after seeing what the other stars of this World Cup had done the last few days.

Lionel Messi for the record! After missing a penalty, the Argentine No. 10 scores to put Argentina up 1-0 on Austria and secure his 17th World Cup goal. He overtakes Klose as the highest scorer in tournament history.