The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada's FIFA Sherpa, met with the players and staff of Canada Soccer's Men's National Team at their practice facility in Vancouver.
During the visit, the Secretary of State presented the team with a Canadian flag that flew atop Parliament Hill's iconic Peace Tower on June 12, the day of Canada's opening match in the men's FIFA World Cup.™ The gesture captured the spirit of a nation united behind its team, reflecting the pride and support felt across Canada as they represent the country on the world stage.
The Secretary of State also stood alongside FIFA and Canada's Men's National team as the team presented FIFA's Unsung Heroes Award for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Volunteer Programme, to recognize a local volunteer whose time, dedication and enthusiasm ensured Canada could welcome the world and deliver a once-in-a-lifetime tournament.
From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are coming together to cheer on the team and share in this historic moment. Whether in stadiums, fan zones, community spaces or living rooms, this collective energy demonstrates the power of sport to bring people together and create lasting memories.
As the team continues to give everything they have in this tournament, with the upcoming match against Switzerland being no exception, the Canadian flag will fly behind them as a reminder that the whole country is standing with the team.
