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Publication Date: January 19, 2026 - 08:54

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Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

January 19, 2026
Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if an unexpected surge happens during the tournament.


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