Canada plays first World Cup game at home

Canada takes to the field for the first men's World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil. As the tournament kicks off, the energy and exuberance on the streets is undeniable. We speak to sports reporter Marty Hastings and former Canadian Women's Soccer Team player Karina LeBlanc about the role sports plays in bringing people and communities together.

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Canada takes to the field for the first men's World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil. As the tournament kicks off, the energy and exuberance on the streets is undeniable. We speak to sports reporter Marty Hastings and former Canadian Women's Soccer Team player Karina LeBlanc about the role sports plays in bringing people and communities together.

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