Crewe defender Jamie Knight-Lebel is determined to make his World Cup dream a reality after being called up by the Canada national team. The 19-year-old centre half, currently on loan at Crewe from Bristol City, made his senior debut for Canada earlier this month and has now set his sights on winning a place in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. Knight-Lebel grew up watching World Cups as a child and admits it almost feels too good to be true that he could be playing in one himself. He has an interesting family background, with his Canadian dad Isaak traveling around the world before meeting his mum Sarah in Brighton. Knight-Lebel joined Southampton's academy at a young age, got released, and then signed for Bristol City at 14. He was also eligible to play for Wales through his mum's side of the family but chose to represent Canada after a Zoom call with boss Jesse Marsch. Knight-Lebel said he was proud to make his debut as a substitute against Suriname and is now targeting more camps with the national team. He has been impressed by the elite training and set-up with Canada and is grateful for the opportunity to play with top-level players. Knight-Lebel is a ball-playing centre half who has already played for Bristol City's first team, but the plan was to send him out on loan to get minutes and help his development for the long term. He is enjoying his time at Crewe, where he has been able to get regular game time and improve his skills. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Knight-Lebel is focused on making a big impact and securing a spot in the Canada squad. He will be looking to continue his impressive form and make his World Cup dream a reality. Knight-Lebel's family will be supporting him every step of the way, with his Canadian side of the family eager to see him play in the World Cup. He is aware of the challenge ahead but is confident in his abilities and is ready to work hard to achieve his goal. The young defender is excited about the opportunity to play in the World Cup and is determined to make the most of it. He will be looking to learn from his experiences and use them to improve his game and help Crewe achieve success in the future.