
Jacob Shaffelburg’s World Cup Journey Fuels LAFC’s Rise
From a hockey‑filled childhood in Canada to a pivotal role in Qatar, Jacob Shaffelburg’s evolution mirrors LAFC’s surge in confidence and performance.
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From a hockey‑filled childhood in Canada to a pivotal role in Qatar, Jacob Shaffelburg’s evolution mirrors LAFC’s surge in confidence and performance.

On July 25, 2026, Los Angeles FC routed Kansas City 4-0 at BMO Stadium, with forward Denis Bouanga leading the scoring spree. Photographer John Panganiban captured the action, highlighting key contributions from midfielders Mark Delgado and Mathieu Choiniere, defender Ryan Porteous, and veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

After an eight‑week hiatus caused by the FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles FC returns to MLS regular‑season play against the Galaxy on July 17. The match headlines Rivalry Week and features four LAFC World Cup participants, including Son Heung‑Min, who leads MLS in assists.

LAFC’s 4‑0 victory over Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium highlighted a stark contrast in quality, with three goals in the opening half and a late fourth sealing the win.

As MLS Matchday 18 approaches, teams battle for positioning ahead of the All-Star showcase in Charlotte, where Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will sit out, while teenage sensation Julian Hall eyes a breakthrough.

A ranking of 45 MLS‑registered players at the 2026 World Cup highlights standout performances, emerging talents, and underperformers across national teams.

LAFC’s recent World Cup successes, a jam‑packed post‑break schedule, and ambitious trophy goals set the stage for a defining stretch in 2026.

A hamstring issue sidelines Canada’s skipper Alphonso Davies, prompting a reshuffle, while South Africa welcomes back Teboho Mokoena and sees Themba Zwane’s suspension lift. Both teams make several adjustments ahead of the match.

Canada's captain returns from injury as both teams announce lineup changes for their World Cup Round of 32 match against South Africa.

Ahead of the Round of 32 clash in Inglewood, Canada will field a revised lineup while South Africa reinstates Teboho Mokoena, setting the stage for a tightly contested match.

The United States, Canada, South Korea and Mexico have all secured spots in the round of 16, setting up a slate of high‑stakes matches that will be broadcast live at SoFi Stadium. Meanwhile, LAFC’s upcoming clash with the Galaxy and a series of fan events bring the World Cup excitement to Southern California.

Canada will host the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, entering a historic group stage with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland while aiming to break new ground on home soil.

LAFC’s midfield dynamo Mathieu Choinière discusses his World Cup call‑up, his roots in Saint‑Alexandre, Quebec, and the personal moments that shape his career.