MIAMI - In the midst of preparing for their biggest game of the season, several Vancouver Whitecaps players took a break Friday to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.

After all, many wanted to know who they could be facing when soccer’s biggest tournament comes to Canada, the United States and Mexico next summer.

The ‘Caps are currently in Florida where they’ll battle Inter Miami for the MLS Cup on Saturday.

Groups gathered in a number of hotel rooms before the final training session of the season to see what group their country was drawn into.

Smack talk started even before the matchups were announced, said defender Sam Adekugbe.

“We had a little group party. Everyone was just talking their stuff,” he said with a grin. “Some exciting games, some exciting groups and I think the whole

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