Shawn Commey

The world’s largest sports tournament is here again! And for the first time in history, some of the pitches are on Canadian soil, as we host alongside the United States and Mexico. The excitement is palpable across all three countries, with the most recent World Cup held in North America being over 3 decades ago in the US. If you go downtown, the streets are covered with World Cup-themed decor.

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