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Canada's World Cup Role: Third Wheel in US-Mexico Show
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Canadas World Cup Co-Hosting: A Tale of Tension and Ambition
Canada, co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with the US and Mexico, feels sidelined as the US secures the majority of matches, including the knockout rounds and final. The USs influence, bolstered by FIFA boss Gianni Infantinos ties to Donald Trump, has turned the tournament into an American showcase. Canada, led by CONCACAF chief and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani, hosted the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, aiming to assert its regional power. However, tensions simmer over FIFAs US-heavy preparations. The congress approved a significant revenue boost for the forty-eight teams and tweaked rules on red cards and restart times. Infantino announced his reelection bid for 2027, securing support from Asia and Africa. Montagliani, not challenging Infantino, plans to stay with CONCACAF until 2027 and run again, as Canada pushes to secure its place before the tournament begins.
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