néc̓əw̓əc (100) Days To Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

néc̓əw̓əc (100) Days To Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

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néc̓əw̓əc (100) Days To Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

Today, March 3rd, is 100 Days to Go before FIFA World Cup 2026™ is hosted in Vancouver and in our shared, traditional territory.

Our səlilwətaɬ elected leaders, Elders, language teachers, soccer players & champions, and our siʔáḿθət School students are excited to show what 100 Days to Go means to them!

  • néc̓əw̓əc means 100 in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm. Learn how to pronounce it with Language Officer Julihsa Zuniga-George.
  • Our siʔáḿθət school students are ready to welcome the world!
  • Our soccer-playing youth are excited about showing off their skills!
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