WBN News World Sports Edition

Vancouver's business community capitalizes on Web Summit and FIFA World Cup 2026, attracting global investors, tech leaders, and over $1B in projected spending.

Africa’s finest athletes are preparing to light up the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season. From Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet to Letsile Tebogo and Soufiane El Bakkali, the continent’s stars are chasing glory, inspiring millions, and redefining excellence on the global stage.

Morocco is building the 115,000-capacity Grand Stade de Casablanca, set to become the world’s largest football stadium ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The project reflects the nation’s ambition, cultural pride, and investment in infrastructure, tourism, and future opportunities.

Morocco becomes the first African nation to introduce referee body cameras in a top-flight football match during the Casablanca derby between Raja Club Athletic and Wydad AC. The move signals a new era of innovation, transparency, and leadership in African football.

Unpack the 2026 World Cup hotel crisis. Explore Vancouver’s 70,000-night shortfall, rising rates, and FIFA's massive room release across North America.

A journalist compares media treatment at the 76th FIFA Congress and Web Summit Vancouver 2025 — and one organization gets it very right.

Sony AI’s table tennis robot, Ace, has defeated elite human players, marking a major milestone in robotics. Beyond competition, the innovation highlights AI’s potential to support training, improve performance, and reshape collaboration between humans and intelligent machines.

Ten reasons to catch a Vancouver Whitecaps home game April 17 or 25 — from World Cup newcomers to soccer-loving kids — before BC Place goes global.