Fireworks go off around a mock of a World Cup trophy prior the start of the World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

Canada is leading the way when it comes to volunteering to work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Organizers of the Canadian end of the tournament say Toronto and Vancouver rank one-two among the 16 host cities in the number of applications.

Of the more than 565,000 total volunteer applications to date, over 180,000 are to work in Canada (that number covers both Canadian and international applicants who want to volunteer in Canada).

“This country has always wrapped its arms around events and international events. It just shows you what this event means to Canadians. They want to be involved with it

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