The opening day of the World Cup is always a special time. But boy does it make it a little more special in the wake of Canada being announced as one of the hosts for the tournament eight years from now.
It is going to be a long wait, but the announcement that the united bid of Canada, the United States and Mexico as the hosts of the 2026 could be a turning point for the sport in this country. Could, not will, Canada soccer has work to do to ensure they maximize this opportunity.
The potential impact of hosting the World Cup is the central topic on this week’s Footy Talks podcast.