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Team USA and Team Canada are set to compete for the bronze in the FIBA World Cup.
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This matchup is seen as the potential beginning of a basketball rivalry between the two North American teams.
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Canada has not won a World Cup medal since the 1930s and only has one Olympic silver medal from 1936.
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In recent years, there has been an influx of Canadian talent into the NBA, including star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Canada's qualification for the Paris Olympics in 2024 signals their growing presence in international basketball.
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The possibility of facing Canada in future competitions is likely, as the Canadian basketball pipeline continues to expand.
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Both teams acknowledge the significance of the bronze game despite initial expectations of a higher-stakes matchup.
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Team USA has a history of success in bronze-medal games, but this is a new challenge for the current roster.
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Despite Canada's strong NBA presence, the matchup may be more comfortable for the Americans due to familiarity and style of play.
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Both teams have faced losses in the World Cup, but Canada has an impressive track record, defeating strong opponents like France and Spain.
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