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Sidney Crosby among those signing on to support Canadian men ahead of 2026 World Cup

Crosby, Liu, and Mendes will use their influence to promote Canadian soccer culture and support the men's team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada Soccer said.

  • Canada Soccer named Sidney Crosby, Simu Liu and Shawn Mendes as the first Iconic XI Ambassadors to support Team Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to the federation.
  • Canada Soccer said the Iconic XI Ambassadors will use social media platforms, public appearances and creative collaborations to amplify pride and passion as players prepare for the world’s biggest stage.
  • Highlighting their credentials, Sidney Crosby brings Olympic gold experience, Simu Liu starred in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Shawn Mendes has three Grammy nominations, six Juno Awards, and more than 62 billion global song streams.
  • Through CanadaRed, Canada Soccer says philanthropic efforts raised more than $11 million in gifts and commitments to fund national teams, coach education and youth soccer accessibility.
  • With more names to come, the rest of the Iconic XI roster will be announced over the coming months while the Canada Soccer Foundation's `Canada Rising` campaign aims to raise $25 million by the end of 2027.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
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