06/12/2026
For most of my life, when the World Cup rolled around, there was only one team I was cheering for… 🇵🇹 Portugal.
Being a De Sousa, my Portuguese roots run deep. On the playground, watch parties, soccer conversations…all of the World Cup dreams have always been tied to Portugal.
But things are different now.
For only the 2nd time in my lifetime, Canada isn’t just participating… they’re competing. 🇨🇦
Watching the Canadian men’s team qualify for back-to-back World Cups and continue to grow on the world stage has given me another team to proudly support.
So this World Cup, my heart is split.
🇨🇦 The country I call home.
🇵🇹 The country that I’ve supported my entire life.
If I’m being completely selfish, there’s only one outcome I’m hoping for…
🏆 Canada vs Portugal in the World Cup Final.
A Canadian can dream, right? 😅