Episode
Canada Kicks Off Home World Cup with Gareth Wheeler
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- The FAN Morning Show
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- Jun 12, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2766
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Summary
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour by setting up the start of Canada’s World Cup campaign at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They discuss their expectations for the opening match, the major questions facing this team as they begin the tournament, and their chances to advance past the group stage. The boys also detail the importance of Jonathan David and Cyle Larin, as well as expectations for the crowd today at Toronto Stadium. After the break, Gareth Wheeler of One Soccer shares his view on Team Canada ahead of this afternoon's opener. They discuss if this is a "must-win" for Canada to make it out of the group stage, what people should expect from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the status of Moïse Bombito and Alphonso Davies, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.