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The FIFA World Cup has long been presented as one of the few genuinely global events capable of transcending politics. As Canada co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, the tournament presents an opportunity to showcase more than athletic excellence. In this op-ed published in The Hill Times, Andrew Heffernan examines how Canada can exercise its role as a middle power to promote global unity and cooperation at a time of heightened international conflict.
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