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Canada backs 2026 World Cup bid, provides millions for the process

Canadian Science and Sports minister Kirsty Duncan addressing people on Tuesday. [Photo: Courtesy]

Canadian federal government has thrown its weight behind its football federation angling to win the bid to host 2026 World Cup in North American countries.

This is after the Canadian government on Tuesday promised an allocation of Shs 500Million ($5 Million) to facilitate the bidding process, which is a joint affair bringing together Canada, Mexico and United States of America.

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