Carney Curse
Coverage of Carney Curse in the Nexus archive.
- Mark Carney, king of the cup
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended two of Canada's World Cup group-stage matches and delivered a locker-room speech after a win over Qatar. His absence during a crucial goal in a loss to Switzerland led to the 'Carney Curse' being blamed for the defeat. Carney also called South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of Canada's knockout match against South Africa to discuss agricultural cooperation.
- Canada's biggest fan may be its biggest problem
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is blamed for a 'Carney Curse' affecting sports teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays, Canadian women’s rugby team, and Montreal Canadiens. His presence at events coincides with losses, including Canada's defeat against Switzerland in the World Cup.