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

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
NPR News Friday 12 June 2026, 12:47 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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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 and behind this moment."

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 and behind this moment."

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