By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer This summer may prove to be unlike any other for local soccer fans. Beginning in June, the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup will commence, with games held across North America. Vancouver will host seven matches, including at least two featuring the home squad, Canada.  Despite the excitement, some groups are sounding the alarm. Concerns relating to the Palestinian genocide paint a different picture of the global sporting event, one that some people may not know amid the fútbol frenzy. The Peak corresponded with Just Peace Advocates (JPA) for more information. JPA “is a Canadian human rights organization that focuses particularly on realizing the right to self-determination of the Palestinian and Kashmiri Peoples.” In recent months, the group called upon Canada Soccer, the...