Secretary of State van Koeverden meets with Mexico and United States counterparts to discuss shared priorities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
NEW YORK, May 23, 2026 /CNW/ - As Canada gets ready to welcome the world as co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners to support a safe, welcoming and successful tournament that creates lasting benefits for communities across the country.
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