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'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 00:02 UTC 1 min read
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Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.
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