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10/3 podcast: Canada's World Cup moment: A look at Alphonso Davies' impact

June 9, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with games being played in Canada for the first time.

Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies, though plagued by injury, remains a key figure in the national program, and will be one to watch in the tournament.

Journalist Jolene Latimer joins the show to discuss the importance of Canada’s presence at the World Cup, why Davies is so integral to our soccer program, and pulls back the curtain on one of the key figures in the star player’s life.

Background reading: Alphonso Davies is Canada’s best soccer player ever. And the biggest mystery

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