Trump Set to Attend World Cup Final
Former U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final and present the trophy to the winning team, according to a Reuters report published June 23, 2026. The announcement adds a political dimension to the sporting event, which has seen Canada exceed expectations with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina and a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar.
Canada's Rising Confidence
Canada's performance has boosted team morale, with players expressing increased belief in their abilities. The team's journey from underdogs to contenders has captured national attention, though their path to the final remains challenging.
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In other news, a brother and sister from Toronto initially thought they won $75,000 but actually scored a $75 million Lotto Max jackpot. Meanwhile, a pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in a Markham parking lot, and the Canada Border Services Agency seized over 500 kg of opium concealed in large rolls of paper in British Columbia.
A kayaker died and another was rescued after capsizing in wind near Kelowna, B.C. Calgary police are searching for a youth who allegedly hit a sleeping baby on the torso, and city councillors held an urgent debate on Stampede noise amid a spat with the province. The RCMP seized over $175,000 of illegal cannabis and vapes at a Cornwall, Ont. border crossing.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Hunt Club Road in Ottawa. A Montreal shooting victim is remembered as a devoted father and friend, and a fallen Montreal officer has been identified amid warnings of a possible anti-police manifesto. The alleged police shooter is a 25-year-old from Lethbridge, Alberta.
The Alberta NDP proposed eliminating grocery store covenants and creating a price watchdog to reduce food bills. A Halifax shooting sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and a former Fredericton police officer was charged with perjury and breach of trust. Winnipeg police are investigating the homicide of a 73-year-old woman.
A funnel cloud advisory was issued in Saskatchewan, with more rain expected. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association faces eviction from the REAL District. The University of Regina Students' Union settled with UR Pride over withheld fees. A Brantford teen has been missing since June 16, and a Kitchener man was charged in a child sexual abuse material investigation.
The man accused of shooting two Mounties in Melville, Sask. made his first court appearance. A Saskatoon group is in talks to make future arena land an urban reserve. A Sault Ste. Marie convenience store keeps products behind glass to prevent theft. Police charged two with stunt driving in one hour on Highway 17. A sedan crossed the median after colliding with a transport truck. Shots were fired during an attempted carjacking in Sarnia. An e-bike rider was hospitalized after colliding with a truck. One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. A police K9 tracked down a break-in suspect at a construction site.
The owners of Windsor's Cedar Valley Chip company will compete on The Amazing Race Canada. Stage 3 water restrictions took effect in Comox Valley, banning lawn watering. A survey found Canadians would consider relocating to one of the country's 15 most affordable cities. Lethbridge police aided in the Montreal shooting investigation. Halifax's auditor general referred mayor's office spending to police. The U.S. slapped new sanctions on Cuban companies. Andy Burnham prepares for a U.K. Labour leadership contest. Canada told Chinese automakers to build where they sell electric vehicles. PM Carney praised UK PM Starmer's integrity and determination. A few facts about Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal were shared.
Cameco cheered a $17.5-billion conditional loan package for new U.S. reactors. Experts say hydration breaks are unlikely to turn audiences against sponsors. Toys "R" Us Canada got court approval for three asset sales. A Canadian study suggests less breast cancer treatment may be equally effective with fewer side effects. A new treatment option arrived for Canadians with sleep apnea and obesity. Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo topped 1,000 with 254 deaths. Comedian Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges of tax evasion. Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, died at 94. Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, died at 32 in a helicopter crash in Brazil.
Gavin McKenna's journey takes him from Yukon to Penn State to potential No. 1 NHL draft pick. Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups with a goal against Uzbekistan. Giannis Antetokounmpo is being traded to the Heat in a blockbuster deal. Only 1 in 6 million couples reach 80 years of marriage; this pair just did. Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighbourhood after a semitrailer crash. World Cup office watch parties can be an easy win for boosting employee morale, according to an expert.
European summers are getting brutally hot, yet air conditioning remains rare. A heatwave sparked health warnings across Europe. Residents sought relief from record heat in France, with 40 drowning deaths reported. China beat the U.S. with the world's fastest supercomputer, but the race is not geared for AI work. AI could breach government and business defences in months, U.S. intelligence partners warned. AI chatbots are hitting the dating scene, becoming the lovelorn's modern-day Cyrano.
