WBN News World Sports Edition
WBN Sports explores the powerful intersection of sports, business, and community—uncovering how local & global sports drive economies, create jobs, fuel innovation, and provide unique opportunities for entrepreneurs, sponsors, and more.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina are weeks away, yet overshadowed by global events. Canada fields a strong team, but is anyone in Vancouver watching?
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Canada & WBN News World Sports Edition
Compare FIFA World Cup 2026 & Congress in Vancouver to 2010 Olympics. Explore timelines, the low-profile 11-member Secretariat, Rob Arthurs’ expertise, and why FIFA draws bigger global engagement.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Canada
Trump's Greenland acquisition desires strain NATO while the UN faces bankruptcy and the World Economic Forum loses media attention, while international soccer matches are heading into the epicentre.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN Finance & WBN News Global
Whistler Eagles FC win their first WPL championship in January 2026 after the most competitive season in a decade. Local soccer thrives ahead of 2026 World Cup.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Sea To Sky
Vancouver hosts 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place. Complete guide to teams, schedules, groups & history for Canada, Belgium, Egypt & more.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Vancouver
Karina LeBlanc, Olympic bronze medalist and soccer icon, welcomes the world to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup 2026, celebrating the city's diversity.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition & WBN News Vancouver & WBN News Canada
From 2028, Afcon will be held every four years to align with global schedules, while a new African Nations League from 2029 will provide annual competition. Prize money will increase to $10M, enhancing African football’s international profile.
by Joseph James Udoh & WBN News Global & WBN News Africa & WBN News Nashville & WBN News World Sports Edition
Four nations make World Cup debuts in 2026. Discover the inspiring stories of Uzbekistan, Cape Verde, and Curaçao and Jordan's historic qualification.
by 1. Elke Porter & WBN News World Sports Edition