World Cup 2026: Canada’s Jonathan Osorio ready for Bosnia on his birthday

The BBC’s Lee James and John Bennett are in New York City, where they discover excitement for the World Cup 2026 is starting to build, albeit slowly, against the backdrop of the New York Knicks run in the NBA Finals.

They reflect on Mexico winning their opening match before turning their attention to another of the co-hosts, Canada.

We hear Lee’s extended interview with Jonathan Osorio. The midfielder is a key part of a Canada squad celebrated for its diversity. Osorio was born in Toronto to Colombian parents. Ahead of the co-hosts opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which falls on his birthday, he tells Lee James why this Canada team's multiculturalism is a reflection of the nation in 2026. He also says this World Cup is an opportunity to grow the game so they can in the future be considered a 'soccer nation'.

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