'I freaking love it:' Canadian soccer superfan going for Guinness record at World Cup

Superfan Lee Kormish attended the friendly game between Canada and Japan in Dubai ahead of the FIFA World Cup which saw the Canadian team win 2-1, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Kormish will be attempting to break the record for the most attended matches at a single World Cup. Not only is the Saskatchewan superfan finally able to watch Canada compete in the World Cup, he's also chasing his own Guinness World Record.

The title is currently held by South African fan Thulani Ngcobo, who went to 31 games in 2010. Kormish, if all things go according to plan, is set to attend 41 matches.Kormish has been planning for the record-breaking attempt for more than a year from his home in Saskatoon. He's even been in contact with Ngcobo, who gave him support and advice.

"I have been waiting for this my whole life and I have been so passionate," Kormish said. "We've had so many dark times." But that's all changed, Kormish said, especially since John Herdman took on coaching duties for the Canadian men's team.Kormish was able to watch Canada win 2-1 over Japan in an international friendly match on Thursday in Dubai. There were already a lot of excited Canadians in the stands, and Kormish said his emotions took over.

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