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FIFA World Cup 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet as a Canadian

  Canada is officially a World Cup host nation — and today the country kicks off its home opener. Here's the honest breakdown of what this tournament means for your money, whether you're sitting in the stands, watching from the couch, or just trying to book a hotel room anywhere near Toronto or Vancouver. 🏆 Canada's Home Games: The Schedule at a Glance For the first time since 1986, Canada is back on the men's World Cup stage — and this time, we're co-hosting it. Les Rouges, under head coach Jesse Marsch, are playing three group-stage matches on home soil: Date Match Venue Time (ET) June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina BMO Field, Toronto 3:00 PM June 18 Canada vs. Qatar BC Place, Vancouver 6:00 PM June 24 Canada vs. Switzerland BC Place, Vancouver 3:00 PM The squad skews young — average age 25 — and leans heavily on superstar captain Alphonso Davies, who has been racing to recover from injury in time to feature. With 13 total games being played across Toronto and ...

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Naim Qassem Elected as New Hezbollah Leader Following Nasrallah’s Death

 

In a significant leadership change, Hezbollah has elected Naim Qassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah, who led the group for nearly three decades, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb last month.

Qassem, who has served as Hezbollah’s deputy head for many years, was chosen by the group’s Shura Council. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for Hezbollah as it navigates ongoing regional tensions and internal challenges. In his acceptance speech, Qassem emphasized the group’s resilience and commitment to its cause, vowing to continue Nasrallah’s legacy.

The election of Qassem is expected to influence Hezbollah’s strategic direction and its stance in the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.


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