As Canada prepares for its role as a host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a local group is highlighting how soccer can play a positive role beyond professional leagues. The Scarborough Simbas, a community organization in Scarborough, Ontario, has been working to bring refugees into the sport (ca.news.yahoo.com). The group's founder, herself a refugee who fled Afghanistan as a child, emphasizes that such initiatives help individuals find a sense of belonging and integrate into society through a shared passion for football. "It’s not just about scoring goals," she says, "it’s about feeling safe and supported."