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2022 World Cup begins in Qatar amid global scrutiny
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is now underway in Qatar amid ongoing concerns about human rights in that country. A last-minute alcohol ban means fans can't enjoy beer with games, but excitement for the tournament is high.
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Need2Know November 21, 2022
Trump is welcomed back to Twitter, what came out of the COP 27 climate talks, and Americans are betting big on the World Cup. Here is everything you Need2Know for Monday, November 21, 2022.
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World Cup players take human rights protests to the field
Protest overshadowed play at the first full day of matches at the FIFA World Cup, with England’s team members taking a knee to protest discrimination in host country Qatar and Iran’s team staying silent during their country’s national...
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High school soccer coach has 3 team alumni at World Cup
Greg Spagnoli, a teacher at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Brampton, Ont., has coached three members of Canada's men's national soccer team: Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan Osorio and Cyle Larin.
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Portuguese Soccer Star Ronaldo Leaves Manchester United by "Mutual Agreement"
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to leave Manchester United "by mutual agreement," just days after he criticized his English Premier League club in an interview that's gained worldwide attention.
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FanDuel Will Refund Bet If U.S. Loses Against England on Friday
FanDuel Chief Commercial Officer Mike Raffensperger joined Cheddar News and says he will refund lost bets in U.S. on Friday. “If you bet on Team USA to win and they do not do -- so I'll refund that bet in free bets if they don't, if we...
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Excitement builds for Canada’s World Cup team from half a world away
As the Canadian men's soccer team prepares to take the field in Qatar, excitement for the team is palpable from half a world away as fans at home grab up merchandise and get ready to cheer on the team.
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U.S. Roster Revealed for World Cup in Qatar
The World Cup roster for the U.S. men's national soccer team was revealed just days ahead of the world's biggest tournament that will be held in Qatar this year. The tournament will take place during the winter for the first time as...
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LGBT activists protest at FIFA Museum after Qatari ambassador's anti-gay comments
LGBT activists are outraged after the World Cup ambassador for the host country Qatar called homosexuality 'damage in the mind.' Representatives for All Out staged a protest at the FIFA Museum in Zurich.
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Australia's World Cup team posts video criticizing host Qatar's human rights record
The Australian men's soccer team, the Socceroos, has released a protest video speaking out against Qatar's treatment of migrant workers and LGBTQ+ people. The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Nov. 20.
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Canada Soccer preps for World Cup amid fight with star player over jersey sales
A disagreement between Canada Soccer and one of its star players is brewing in the background as Canada’s men's soccer team prepares for the FIFA World Cup next month, the first time the men’s team has made it to the international...
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Qatar World Cup faces intense scrutiny over human rights concerns
As Qatar prepares to host the men's World Cup of soccer in one month, concerns persist about human rights in the conservative Muslim country. Global Affairs is warning Canadians travelling to Qatar that LGBTQ2 travellers could face...
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Meet girls representing USA at the Street Child World Cup in Doha
Al Jazeera meets a member of the American team playing at the Street Child World Cup in Qatar.
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Indonesia riot police under scrutiny after soccer stampede
Survivors of a deadly spectator stampede at a soccer match in Indonesia are questioning the measures riot police used on the crowd, claiming tear gas only served to incite further panic that led to the stampede itself.
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Over 120 killed in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede
Police in Indonesia are facing questions about their tactics after they fired tear gas inside a soccer stadium, sparking a stampede that left more than 120 dead and hundreds of others injured.
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Canada's men's soccer team head coach discusses the challenges of waiting in Qatar
With the World Cup only weeks away, John Herdman, head coach of the National Men's Soccer Team, joins Ian Hanomansing on the pitch to discuss his winding career path, the hurdles the Canadian men's team has faced, and the challenges...
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Canada’s prep for World Cup marred by behind-the-scenes turbulence
Canada’s men’s soccer team thrilled fans when it qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. But it's been a bumpy road behind the scenes, with both the national men's and women's teams playing without contracts while...
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Wake Up With Cheddar Challenge: Sports Charades with The LaNiers!
The LaNier kids take on the Wake Up With Cheddar team in a game of sports charades for National Exercise With Your Kids Week!
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2022 FIFA World Cup countdown: North & Central America
We get the North & Central American perspective ahead of the Middle East’s first football World Cup.
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Soccer Stars Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris Talk Motherhood and Hertz Partnership
Former USWNT members and current Gotham FC stars, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are teaming up with Hertz this Mother’s Day to help mom’s ride in style. The pair joined Cheddar News to talk about motherhood, their daughter Sloane, the...
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Canada on verge of qualifying for World Cup
The Canadian men’s soccer team is one win away from heading to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. They face off against Costa Rica on Thursday, a game that’s expected to be closely watched by fans and analysts.
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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reach $24M Settlement in Equal Pay Lawsuit
The United States Women’s National Team has settled its lawsuit over gender-based pay disparity with U.S. Soccer for $24 million. Filed in 2019, the settlement will end with all claims by the USWNT being resolved following a judge's...
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U.S. women’s soccer players win battle for equal pay
The U.S. women’s soccer team has won a six-year battle for equal pay with the men’s team.
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Youth Sports Coaching App MOJO Partners With MLB to Make Sports Fun for Kids
Youth sports coaching service MOJO has partnered with Major League Baseball, named the "trusted grassroots coaching app" of the MLB. The app provides content for parents and coaches to help young players grow their skills. Ben Sherwood,...