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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 1H 10M

Kick off! Celebrating soccer in Canada

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The Current celebrates Canadian soccer in all its diversity in a special show from CBC’s Toronto HQ. Matt Galloway welcomes: - Team Canada legends Diana Matheson and Craig Forrest to break down Canada’s chances - Toronto hip hop ambassador and FIFA fan fest coordinator Kardinal Offishall - Inspiring coaches who are turning the Greater Toronto Area into a soccer powerhouse and force for community connection - Fans from across the GTA who are turning the city into an international party - Plus music by two-time Polaris Prize winner Shad 

The Current celebrates Canadian soccer in all its diversity in a special show from CBC’s Toronto HQ. Matt Galloway welcomes: - Team Canada legends Diana Matheson and Craig Forrest to break down Canada’s chances - Toronto hip hop ambassador and FIFA fan fest coordinator Kardinal Offishall - Inspiring coaches who are turning the Greater Toronto Area into a soccer powerhouse and force for community connection - Fans from across the GTA who are turning the city into an international party - Plus music by two-time Polaris Prize winner Shad

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