Kamloops youth soccer expects boost from 2026 World Cup
KAMLOOPS — As part of the winning 2026 World Cup bid, Canada, while not guaranteed a berth as one of three hosts, is likely to play in that tournament, which would be the country’s first World Cup since our only appearance in 1986.
The possibility increases with the World Cup welcoming 48 teams at the 2026 event, an exciting prospect for young Canadian players like Alphonso Davies, who was part of Wednesday’s announcement.
“Today I am 17 years old and I play for the men’s national team, and I’m a proud Canadian citizen,” said Davies, speaking in front of the FIFA delegation in Russia. “My dream is to some day compete in the World Cup.”