
Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup Strengthen Canadian Identity, or Will We Stay Divided?
In 2026, Canada will co-host the FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, marking the first time the world’s biggest sporting event will be played on Canadian soil. It’s an unprecedented moment for soccer in this country, a nation historically seen as an afterthought in the global game. But beyond the excitement of hosting, there’s a deeper question at play: will this World Cup serve to unify Canadian identity, or will it reinforce the ethnic and cultural enclaves that have always...