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Canada have won the hearts of many by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1986
Canada are one of the most exciting young teams going into this tournament. While they will unquestionably be minnows in Qatar, this will be an opportunity for them to gain some valuable experience before co-hosting the tournament with Mexico and USA in 2026
Canada's Road to Qatar
Canada started their qualifying campaign slowly. They had to come back to draw against Honduras, USA and Mexico in three of their first four games. A comeback 4-1 victory over Panama seemed to ignite the Canadians as they maintained who had a 100% record in qualifying from October 2021 until March 2022, defeating CONCACAF giants Mexico and the United States over that stretch.
Canada officially booked their place in Qatar thanks to a 4-0 win over Jamaica in Toronto on March 27, finishing the campaign with 23 goals scored, while conceding only seven.
Canada"s recent World Cup performances
Canada will be appearing at a World Cup for the first time after a 36-year hiatus from the tournament.
Canada's World Cup squad
Alphonso Davies is undoubtedly the headline name in the Canadian World Cup squad. The Bayern Munich attacking full-back will be an explosive defensive and offensive weapon that will be critical for Canada.
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Take a look at the full Canada World Cup squad here
Canada's Star Player
Alphonso Davies
Canada had to learn to win without Alphonso Davies due to the Bayern man missing 7 of the 14 qualifying matches but there is no question who the star of the team. He is the best player on the team when fit.
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He played in his natural left-back position in the early stages of qualifying but has since let it be known he would like to be an attacking difference-maker for this team.
Canada's Coach
John Herdman rose to fame in Canada when he guided the women’s national team to back-to-back bronze medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. He took over the men’s team in 2018 and has turned things around since that time. things another group, bringing purpose and unity to the recent underachievers.
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He changed the mentality of the players from individual play to more collective football. Tactically, he utilizes several formation changes during the game and has succeeded in getting the Canadian players to buy into his system.
Canada's World Cup fixtures
Canada vs Belgium - 23 November, 7pm.
Canada vs Croatia - 27 November, 4pm.
Canada vs Morocco - 1 December, 3pm.
Canada betting odds.
Canada have been given the 21st best chance of winning the World Cup by the bookies with odds of 215.00
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