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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived — and while millions of fans will be eagerly tuned in to the action, many others are questioning whether the tournament will live up to the hype. Stephen Quinn hears from Murray Mollard and Jules Boykoff on what the tournament could mean for Canadian soccer, and why some critics say the real winner is FIFA.
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