AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Knockout Focus: Canada opens the Round of 32 on Sunday against South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with coach Jesse Marsch promising an aggressive start and saying captain Alphonso Davies is truly fit after a hamstring saga that included him being used as a “decoy” during group play. Host City Shuffle: Switzerland learned it will face Algeria in Vancouver’s Round of 32 at BC Place, while Canada’s knockout debut is set to be played outside Canada for the first time as host. Vancouver Protests: Hundreds marched in Vancouver to oppose two planned AI data centres, arguing the water and power costs aren’t worth the promises. Toronto Ticket Shock: Resale prices for Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto’s Round of 32 have surged, with the cheapest tickets topping $3,000. Local Sports: Calgary’s Hitmen prospect Ben MacBeath was drafted 64th overall by the New York Rangers, and the Calgary Stampeders beat the BC Lions 41-33 in Kelowna. Trade & Tech: China’s Geely says Lotus EVs will ship to Canada in July under the Carney-Xi deal.
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