Vancouver Sun
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Jul 18, 2026
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World Cup gave Vancouver and Canada plenty of reasons to celebrate during uneasy times. Many of us embraced it
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World Cup gave Vancouver and Canada plenty of reasons to celebrate during uneasy times. Many of us embraced it
It's impossible to really answer right now whether the World Cup was all "worth it," in terms of public costs and long-term benefits. But the tournament provided a reason to celebrate and come together with family, friends, and strangers -- at a time when many Canadians needed just that.
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