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Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

NPR News · Jun 12, 2026, 12:47 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team a

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