With seven players from Brampton on Canada’s World Cup roster, the diverse city near Toronto has played a big part in the country’s return to the world’s biggest stage.
Canada's underdog squad is set to face off against the highly ranked Belgian team Wednesday as the country's first World Cup appearance since 1986 begins.
Watching Canada clash against the greatest soccer stars from around the world in the FIFA World Cup will be particularly exciting for students and staff at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. The city is home to numerous members of the 26-man national soccer team, and three of these players winger Tajon Buchanan, forward Cyle Larin and midfielder Jonathan Osorio all formerly starred for the St. Edmund Campion Bears senior soccer team, under the tutelage of head coach Greg Spagnoli.