Canada Soccer Swaps Jerseys, Wins Italian-Canadian Support

0:00Canada's soccer-made moves in Toronto's Little Italy on Saturday, getting Italian fans to swap their blue jerseys for Canada's fresh red home kits ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With Italy out of the picture, the association wants that community passion flowing toward the home team. Italy crashed out this week, losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff that kept them from a third straight tournament miss. If they had made it, the four-time champs would have landed right in Group B with Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland. Canada's co-hosting the big show alongside the United States and Mexico, so the stakes feel personal. Fans lined up for hours outside a local coffee shop, grabbing the red shirts while holding on to their Italian pride. According to Canada Soccer's Communications Lead, generations of Italian Canadians have fueled the sport here, and now it's time for everyone to back. The national squad no matter the old loyalties. About 1.5 million folks of Italian origin call Canada home, making up 4.3% of the population per the 2021.

1:06Census, mostly in Ontario and Quebec. This jersey swap builds real momentum as Canada eyes a strong run on home soil, turning rival cheers into national fire. I'm Corey with the story that your Canada News today update AI powered and always on.