GUEST SHOT: Trip to Qatar a precursor to FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

GUEST SHOT: Trip to Qatar a precursor to FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

Representing Canada in Qatar with the U17 World Cup squad

Seven months ahead of Vancouver co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, Vancouver FC’s Director of Football Operations, Jeevin Kang, is in Qatar with Canada’s U17s, gaining firsthand insight into the scale, professionalism, and logistics of a World Cup—experience he’ll bring home ahead of next year’s main event.

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Seeing
players
from
Vancouver
FC
like
Emrick
Fotsing
progress
on
the
international
stage
shows
the
impact
of
our
club’s
pathway—from
local
youth
soccer
to
professional
opportunities—and
why
mentoring
the
next
generation
matters
so
much.
Jeevin Kang, Director of Football Operations, Vancouver FC

For Kang, it’s a full-circle moment—returning to the stage he once dreamed of as a player, now mentoring young talent like Emrick Fotsing and others following their own paths. Experiencing their growth and helping guide the next generation underscores his dedication to developing Canadian soccer at every level.

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