Canadian roster hopefuls sweat it out in pre-World Cup training
Canadian soccer players are preparing for the upcoming World Cup with intense training sessions in hot conditions. Many players are also facing the financial burden of securing tickets for friends and family to attend the matches. The final roster announcement is expected soon, with some players anxious about their chances of making the team.
- ▪Players are undergoing rigorous training in 27 C heat to prepare for the World Cup.
- ▪Canada defender Joel Waterman is struggling to afford tickets for friends and family due to high prices set by FIFA.
- ▪Head coach Jesse Marsch is pushing players to improve their fitness levels ahead of the tournament.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 23:35:41 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Like many soccer fans, Canada defender Joel Waterman is struggling to cover the costs of World Cup tickets.Nathan Denette/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAs distractions go, sports have long provided respite from the pressures of everyday life. That applies just as much for those who play them for their day job as it does to those who go to an actual office.“Habs in seven,” shouted Maxime Crépeau as he took the pitch for practice Wednesday, deep in the heart of Carolina Hurricanes country.That the suburban Montrealer would be supporting his hometown Canadiens as they battle the ’Canes for a berth in the Stanley Cup final should come as little surprise.
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