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Kevin De Bruyne prefers Canada World Cup venue over USA stadiums

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Kevin De Bruyne prefers Canada World Cup venue over USA stadiums

Summary

Kevin De Bruyne expressed a preference for the Canadian venues hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, after Belgium's performance at BC Place in Vancouver, where they won 5-1 against New Zealand. De Bruyne remarked that Canadian stadiums feel more like true football venues compared to larger American stadiums, which carry an NFL atmosphere. Belgium has played in the United States against Iran and Egypt prior to their likely matchup with Senegal in Seattle next week. The World Cup final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in the US on July 19.

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By the Numbers

•De Bruyne prefers Canada's stadium atmosphere to larger US venues.
•Belgium won against New Zealand in Vancouver, 5-1.
•The team previously played matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
•Belgium is expected to face Senegal in Seattle next week.
•World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium on July 19.

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin De Bruyne explains why he prefers Canada World Cup venue to USA stadiums

What they're saying

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The bulk of the FIFA World Cup 2026 action has been played on American soil, but Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne has all but admitted he prefers playing in Canada. While the United States have joined forces with Canada and Mexico to host the biggest World Cup in the tournament’s 96-year history, it is the US who have seen most of the action.
— Yahoo Sports

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