Carney welcomes World Cup to Ottawa ahead of Canada hosting matches next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Ottawa as Canada prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with the U.S. and Mexico. Carney highlighted the growth of soccer in Canada, citing achievements of both the women's and men's national teams. The Canadian government is investing $755 million over five years to develop soccer at all levels across the country.
- ▪Mark Carney was the first Canadian to hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy during the event.
- ▪Canada's women's team won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, showcasing the growth of soccer in the country.
- ▪The government is investing $755 million over five years to develop soccer programs for children and youth.
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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney raises the FIFA World Cup trophy during a trophy tour event at Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, and Italian soccer legend Alessandro Nesta, left, look on in Ottawa on Sunday.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPrime Minister Mark Carney may have been the first Canadian to ever hoist the FIFA World Cup trophy – an honour typically reserved for tournament winners – as he welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Ottawa Sunday. Canada is preparing to co-host the 2026 edition of the World Cup tournament with the United States and Mexico.
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