12-06-2025
FIFA World Cup one year out: Canada's challenge, global hot spots and the Trump factor
As Cyle Larin and Steph Eustáquio met at the halfway line of BMO Field Tuesday night, they stood between teammates in front of a hoarding spelling out CHAMPIONS in block capitals.
It was after 11:15 p.m. on a school night and many fans had made for the exits, so they didn't get to see the duo raise the inaugural Canadian Shield aloft. They had the consolation of not missing the fireworks because the pyrotechnics behind the players failed to fire, Eustáquio turning with bemusement at the flat backdrop.
