What happened: Vancouver Whitecaps FC marked the World Cup's arrival in North America with a look back at the club's connections to the tournament this summer, as matches are being staged in Canada alongside the United States and Mexico. The club framed the moment around its home country hosting a share of the games.

Why it matters: Vancouver has repeatedly tied its identity to the tournament, following the same club that spotlighted its Canada ties ahead of a World Cup matchday last month. The club also advanced to the Canadian Championship semifinals this month, keeping Vancouver in the domestic spotlight while the World Cup plays out nearby.

What to watch: Vancouver's MLS schedule includes a match against Chicago that was postponed by wildfire smoke, along with Canadian Championship semifinal play still to come.