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World Cup identity crisis: Who to root for when Team Canada plays your homeland?
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Canada’s Promise David takes a shot on goal during a match against Switzerland in Vancouver on June 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
World Cup identity crisis: Who to root for when Team Canada plays your homeland?
Published: July 2, 2026 10.57am EDT
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Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canadian national soccer team, said in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup: “We are so proud to be bringing the country together around The People’s Team this summer.”
While this message illustrates the excitement of Canada competing on home turf, how the “People’s Team” is perce…
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