Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians
Summary
Many Canadians with multicultural backgrounds feel a mix of loyalties during the World Cup, especially when their home countries play against each other. The tournament highlights Canada’s diverse population and brings communities together through celebrations and watch parties.Key Facts
- Nikola Vukelic, a Toronto resident, supports both Bosnia and Canada and plans to wear mixed team gear during their World Cup match.
- Over 35% of Canadians identify with more than one ethnic or cultural origin.
- World Cup watch parties are happening in diverse places like Turkish bars, Balkan food stores, and Iraqi-owned lounges in Canadian cities.
- Canada Soccer President Peter Augruso spoke about the country’s diversity during the FIFA World Congress in Vancouver.
- Bosnian-Canadian brothers Adis and Amir Mrakovic are hosting a large World Cup party in Etobicoke with food and music to celebrate both Bosnia and Canada.
- Bosnia qualified for the World Cup after defeating Italy, surprising many fans.
- The Mrakovic brothers’ family food business is popular within the Balkan community in Toronto.
- Some ethnic communities feel mixed emotions when their ancestral countries compete or are eliminated from the tournament.
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