Canada beat Uzbekistan in a friendly match last week, but what are the team's chances at the World Cup? Our experts answered your questions.Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images
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The World Cup is just 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, our soccer experts answered 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 were eager to tell you what they know.
Is Canada’s roster strong and healthy 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?
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