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How Jonathan David, Promise David are related for Canada at FIFA World Cup
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Jonathan David and Promise David are both part of the Canada squad hoping to make noise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Given that Canada is a co-host of the tournament, it's a special opportunity for everyone chosen to the roster.
Canada's journey gets underway on Friday, June 12 at home in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. At least one of their players with the last name David will play a big part.
But will both? And how are they really connected?
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Are Jonathan David and Promise David related?
No, Canada's two players who share a last name aren't actually related.
They don't share the same lineage. Jonathan's heritage traces to Haiti , while Promise has a Nigerian background.
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Crazy connections between Jonathan David, Promise David
They may not be related, but they have plenty in common.
Obviously, they're both forwards for Canada at the World Cup, which is a big deal on its own.
Maybe the coolest overlap is their club soccer upbringing. It happened for both of them in Belgium .
Jonathan played for Gent before moving on to Lille in France and then Juventus in Italy .
Promise is on the first step of that journey now, playing for Union SG in Belgium.
He'd sure love to follow the continuation of Jonathan's career path.
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