Vancouver is preparing to host its seven 2026 World Cup matches. While I am not a football fanatic, I wish everyone a good month in this city, especially domestic and international visitors. I pray everything goes smoothly and safely.

To mark the month-long festivities, the Science World dome has become The Beautiful Dome, a massive, 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter recreation of the Adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Random tidbit: “soccer” is shortened version of “association football”.

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