# Gemma Karstens-Smith from the Canadian Press

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Podcast: [Inside Sports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-sports-1062384)
Published: 2026-07-07T01:35:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU2009133745.mp3
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## Resource

Canada's historic World Cup journey comes to an end, but what lasting impact will it have on the future of Canadian soccer? We’re joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith from the Canadian Press recap the Round of 16 loss to Morocco, evaluate Jesse Marsch's fearless approach, discuss the players who elevated their profiles on the world stage and examine the decision not to use Alphonso Davies against Morocco. Plus, what still separates Canada from the world's elite, how this tournament could transform soccer culture across the country and whether the expectations for the men's national team have permanently changed after a landmark run. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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