Here's the latest from Canada's first training session in Charlotte as Jesse Marsch gets his squad ready for the world's biggest stage

From how the tournament works to the controversy over ticket prices, here's everything you need to know about the most important event on every soccer fans' calendar.

The FIFA World Cup takes place June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The matches are being played at sporting stadiums which have been renamed for the World Cup.

Here is Canada's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

Moise Bombito's intelligence, speed and skill are integral to Canada's backline, and after a lengthy recovery from a broken leg suffered last October, the defender declared himself 100% ready for the FIFA World Cup.

The final roster will be announced on Friday but Kamal Miller and Theo Bair have already been told they will not be included.

The first-ever World Cup to have three host countries will feature 48 teams. Here's a full list of who's playing, when and where. (AP photo)

Tajon Buchanan knows black-and-white images of his face are posted on billboards and flashing on TVs across Canada.