B.C. soccer fan celebrates FIFA World Cup kickoff

World June 12, 2026 08:32 AM

A B.C. soccer fan who grew up playing soccer and loving the movie Bend it like Beckham, says he will attend five matches at the FIFA World Cup. Former radio host Mankiran Aujla spoke to BC Today host Michelle Eliot, along with CBC's Zameer Karim, about what the tournament means to her.

B.C. soccer fan celebrates FIFA World Cup kickoff

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