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Jun 8, 2026
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It’s not just Canadian players anticipating a World Cup moment
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OPINION
It’s not just Canadian players anticipating a World Cup moment
CATHAL KELLY
PUBLISHED JUNE 8, 2026
UPDATED JUNE 11, 2026
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Canada defender Zorhan Bassong (27) was in high demand at the conclusion of the team's public practice on Monday, with Friday's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina fast approaching.
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