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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:04 MST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:04 MST
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# Whitecaps defender Belal Halbouni diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

The Vancouver Whitecaps said Friday that centre-back Belal Halbouni, 26, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and is undergoing treatment in London, Ont.

Section: [Sports](/vancouver/section/life.md) · Entities: [Vancouver Whitecaps FC](/vancouver/wiki/vancouver-whitecaps-fc.md), [Belal Halbouni](/vancouver/wiki/belal-halbouni.md)

## Coverage

- [Daily Hive Vancouver](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-whitecaps-player-cancer), 2026-11-06 13:04 MST: Vancouver Whitecaps player diagnosed with cancer

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