"World Cup Spotlight Shifts North: Canada and US Kick Off Their FIFA Campaigns As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the spotlight is set to shine brightly on two of North America's top contenders: Canada and the United States. On Friday, both teams will take to the field, marking the beginning of their World Cup journeys. With a rich history of soccer success, the US has high hopes of making a deep run in the tournament, while Canada looks to build on its impressive qualifying campaign. As the world watches, these two neighboring nations will face off against tough opponents, pushing their skills and determination to the limit. Will they be able to make a lasting impression on the global stage?"
North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.
