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Canada beat Uzbekistan in a friendly match on Monday, but what are the team's chances at the World Cup? Our experts are answering your questions on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET.Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

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The World Cup is days away and the FIFA frenzy is heating up as Canada prepares to co-host the 2026 men’s tournament, with the hope of making a deep run.

As Toronto and Vancouver get ready for kickoff, fans across Canada and around the world are wondering what exactly the largest edition of the World Cup might have in store.

On Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET, our soccer experts will be answering your questions about the World Cup, from the players to the politics. Columnist Cathal Kelly, sports reporter and editor Paul Attfield and sports reporter Neil Davidson have been covering the path to the pitch and are eager to tell you what they know.

Is Canada’s roster strong enough to make history on home soil and secure the program’s first World Cup win? How are rule changes, the larger tournament field and political tensions with the U.S. reshaping the competition? And which country is the favourite to hoist the trophy in July?

Submit your questions now in the comments or using the box below, or send an e-mail to audience@globeandmail.com with “World Cup question” in the subject line.

Ask us your questions about the World Cup

FIFA frenzy is taking hold, and on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET, our soccer experts are answering your questions about the 2026 men’s tournament. From Canada’s chances at a deep run to new rules and the politics of co-hosting with the U.S. and Mexico, submit your questions in the form below or send an e-mail to audience@globeandmail.com with “World Cup question” in the subject line.

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