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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already setting records on and off the pitch. More than 1.5 million fans have attended matches through June 17, while over 54 million viewers tuned in across the United States, Mexico, and Canada to watch the host nations open their campaigns. The tournament has delivered record-breaking crowds, television audiences, and streaming numbers.

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Canada have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against Qatar, with head coach Jesse Marsch confirming that captain Alphonso Davies is available for selection. The Bayern Munich star has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early May, leaving his participation in the home tournament in doubt until now.