This ended a 36-year drought since the first and only time Canada played in the FIFA World Cup, in 1986. He took over the starting job for a very good CF Montreal team this season. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Canada. Would you like to create an account so you can see these Favourites on your other devices too? The 22-year-old missed Bayern's last two Bundesliga games after sustaining the injury earlier this month. password. The County Durham native with an animated touchline demeanour has since chalked up a winning percentage of nearly 70 per cent, earning Les Rouges their best FIFA ranking in February (33). Previously, he was a freelance writer for various publications, including Sports Illustrated. Canada came close to qualifying for the World Cup again in 1994 under the guidance of a defender on the 1986 team, Bob Lenarduzzi. Hes a guy a lot of the players look up to and an influencer. After a short talk by Mr. James E. Conlon of the Physical Culture Department, Mayor Mundy, of the City of Galt, presented each player on the winning team with a beautiful gold medal. [94] Competing in CONCACAF Nations League A, Canada earned a 20 victory over the United States at BMO Field, Canada's first win against their American rivals since 1985. [2] Canada qualified for its first Olympic women's soccer tournament in 2008, making it to the quarterfinals. For the day or so between Davies pulling up and being substituted off with a hamstring injury for Bayern Munich and the club subsequently clearing him for Qatar, Canadas World Cup hopes felt like they were plummeting. There was simply too much quality, and stability, in the Canadian attacking ranks as it stands. There was a Gold Cup held the following year so as to hold the event in years between the World Cup and the Olympics, and Canada was eliminated in the first round on goal difference. [9] Its first success in a major tournament was the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United States, where Canada finished in fourth place, their first time reaching the semifinals of a major global tournament. Under the guidance of head coach Don Petrie, Canada defeated the United States in Toronto 51 in their opening game, but lost two games in Mexico (failing to play a home game due to financial reasons) 02 and 03 before defeating the U.S. 32 in St. Louis. Source:[24], Best Ranking Worst Ranking Best Mover Worst Mover. There were more playmaking touches in his game, strong vision and more of that no fear attitude that seems to be a prerequisite for playing for Canada at the World Cup. The bulk of the roster has been set for some time, outside of some late changes that were needed to accommodate recent injuries to center-backs Scott Kennedy and Doneil Henry as well as backup goalkeeper Maxime Crpeau. Void or postponed Fascinating feature articles, covering everything from grass-roots football to the international scene. Watch the new CBC Sports show Soccer North airing weekly on CBC Gem and CBC Sports'YouTubechannel. His athleticism and recent consistent playing time with Hatayspor make him an underrated piece of this team. Kadeisha Buchanan and Jessie Fleming have been included in Canadas provisional squad for the upcoming Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. [5] Canada also hosted the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by England. If anything, though, Davies not only being cleared to play for the World Cup by Bayern but missing the next two matches is a boon: it keeps him free from any further injury. The following month, on November 15, the United States beat Canada 41 in Orlando. The Canada World Cup 2022 squad has been announced by manager John Herdman, with Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies amon those selected for the final 26 But the broken leg he suffered in MLS Cup keeps him off the flight to Qatar a horribly unfortunate turn for a player who deserves the chance to go to the World Cup. Yet it was that last part of Herdmans answer that was at least slightly concerning. Defenders (left to right): Kamal Miller, Steven Vitoria, Alistair Johnston, Central midfield: Atiba Hutchinson, Stephen Eustquio, Forwards (left to right): Alphonso Davies, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David. Still, both bring different attributes. He has played every minute for Red Star Belgrade domestically in Serbia and in the Europa League. [8] Canada is the only national team to win a Gold Cup aside from fellow regional powerhouses Mexico and the United States. Canada had another strong showing in the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup, losing to the United States in the semi-finals in penalties, and then defeating South Korea in the third-place game, 21. Hes legit. Millar certainly deserves the call. [58] Canada won the tournament after a 10 win over the United States on May 6[58] and a 21 win over Mexico on May 13. Canada entered the tournament raising eyebrows by winning their qualifying group over Mexico and the United States, even achieving a 11 draw against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium with Gerry Gray scoring from a direct free kick in the 88th-minute. 26 players, 1 dream . The top two teams in each of the eight opening-round pools advance to the knockout round of 16. Updated to match played on March 28, 2023. Canada managed just one goal in 6 games while conceding 8 to finish third in the standings, well adrift of advancing sides Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. 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[107][108] Four days later, Davies scored Canada's first ever goal at the FIFA World Cup, in a game against Croatia. The crowd of 20,108 set a new record for the Canadian men's team in the province of British Columbia. 2000 Gold Cup champions! Theres no doubt in my mind Henry is getting the call. Winning MLS Cup with Los Angeles FC would have made Crepeau an in-form backup option, and few would have had issues starting him in goal for Canada. Millar has put together an excellent season both domestically and in Europe for FC Basel. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. Under Mitchell, Canada drew friendlies with Iceland and against Costa Rica, lost 02 to South Africa, had a 10 win over Martinique, and a 02 defeat to Estonia. Hes earned his spot in a very good Porto teams Champions League line-up and you can make the case that no other Canadian is playing better club football right now. Despite having made a substitute appearance for Canada in a September friendly against Uruguay and having scored three goals this season in the English Championship, Theo Corbeanu was still considered an outsider by many to make this team. Canada needs to continue not being intimidated by the big stage. Hes a terrific shot-stopper and while he allowed 44 goals for Minnesota United over 32 matches, his 109 saves were also third among all regular MLS goalkeepers. He can move forward with the ball well and wont shy away from any single opposition player, regardless of their stature, at the World Cup. Caps and goals as of March 28, 2023, after the match against Honduras. Recent Club Brugge signing Cyle Larin scored 13 goals over three stages of qualifying one more than Harry Kane and second overall and Lilles Jonathan David added nine of his own. [114] BMO Field is Canada's largest natural turf stadium, followed by Saputo Stadium, in Montreal. In their next two matches, against El Salvador and Jamaica, they could only manage two 00 draws in Vancouver. Liam Fraser, a midfielder deemed surplus to Toronto FC's requirements, made the team as didCF Montral defender Joel Waterman, whose journey has taken him from the Canadian Premier League to the sport's ultimate stage. There was no score in the extra 30 minutes, meaning the series was decided by a penalty shootout which Australia won 41 to eliminate Canada from contention. Ahead of the showpiece event this summer, manager Bev Priestman announced a pre-tournament squad on Thursday. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. You can change your selection at any time. [84] Canada entered the second round of 2018 World Cup qualifying against Dominica with a game at Windsor Park in Dominica which they won 20 with goals from Cyle Larin and a penalty converted by Russell Teibert. James Pantemis was a late addition to the squad after presumed backup goalkeeper Crpeau broke his leg in MLS Cup on Nov. 5. 1981 through 1985 saw Canada continue to develop under the guidance of English coach Tony Waiters. Miller was a revelation for CF Montreal this season with his dribbling ability, physicality and sky-high confidence, which he has admittedly lacked in the past. Ive got to trust that these players, when you give them that chance and put that trust in them, theyre going to deliver on it.. We saw that in the September friendly against Qatar. [12] In 1885, the WFA sent a team to New Jersey to take on a side put forth by the American Football Association, the then-unofficial governing body of the sport in the United States. Have Manchester City ever won a European trophy? As ambitious as that plan might have been in 2018, Herdman selecting Wotherspoon is a nod to the loyalty that Herdman demands in his players and, clearly, repays. He should start most games, possibly as a left-back if required. Or, could a real curveball come in the form of 20-year-old Ismal Kon starting? Try a week on us. The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. Whether its as a left wing-back or on the left side of a back four, Adekugbe will be relied upon to form chemistry with Alphonso Davies on the left side and send crosses into the box. The aging Canadians, however, fared miserably, losing their opening game to Mexico 04 and the following one to the U.S. 03. Like multiple members of CF Montreal, Choiniere had a strong season but without any national team caps, hes still going to need more seasoning. Loss Herdman isnt always fond of using a three-man midfield to begin with and there are other advanced midfielders who can jump into a two-man midfield if he wants a different look. Winning the Gold Cup earned Canada a place in the 2001 Confederations Cup, where the highlight was holding Brazil to a 00 draw. [78] The Canadian Soccer Association announced they would not be able to participate in the reinstated tournament.[79]. Canada name squad for Women's World Cup Canada name squad for Women's World Cup Canada have released their initial squad list ahead of the Womens World Cup this summer, with the official 23 to be confirmed early July.Manager Bev onefootball.com - Emily Wilson 9h Read more on onefootball.com Women's Soccer Henry is likely far from match fitness, and though he was set to captain the Canadian side against Bahrain, being pulled out of the match because of injury speaks to just how difficult it might be for some MLS players to find a rhythm in the World Cup with their seasons over for weeks. [71] After emerging from the first round on a coin-toss tiebreaker with invited side Republic of Korea, the Canucks scored a quarter-final upset win over Mexico. Canada is about to play in the World Cup. Canadas mens national soccer team head coach John Herdman named the 26-man squad that will compete at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox table{display:table}body.skin-minerva .mw-parser-output .infobox caption{display:table-caption}, The Canada men's national soccer team (French: quipe du Canada de soccer masculin)[3][4][5] represents Canada in international soccer competitions since 1924. Sorry we could not verify that email address. His relationship with the Canadian national team hasnt always been a picture of smooth sailing, but hes been fully committed to the program under Herdman. Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. Previously, he was a freelance writer for various publications, including Sports Illustrated. Those who were with their European clubs arrive Sunday or Monday. In 1905, a British team of touring amateurs nicknamed the "Pilgrims" toured Canada,[19] with their match against Galt billed as the "championship of the world". [7][8] The team's first major tournament was the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sweden, where the team achieved one draw and two losses in group play and failed to advance. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Canada. The positional versatility he also brings, as well as his quality on the ball, makes him an underrated member of this team. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Canada roster includes 11 Major League Soccer players, including six from CF Montral, three from Toronto FC and one from the Vancouver Whitecaps. 'Inter Milan have been unstoppable this season': Grammy Award-nominated artist Alesso backs Italians in Champions League final, Football Manager 2024: The FM24 wonderkids we expect for the new game. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David front Canada's 26-man roster for FIFA World Cup | CBC Sports Loaded. Canada was drawn into a group against Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. [18] The Toronto Mail and Empire of November 18, 1904, reports that "Immediately after the game, the Galt aggregation, numbering about 50 persons, retired to the office of James W. Sullivan, chief of the Department of Physical Culture, where they received their prize. And that loyalty, for me, is a big part of what coaching is about. But Im all in on him after he showed an extra gear in his game during his best-ever season with CF Montreal. In an unofficial friendly, Canada defeated the United States 10 in East Newark, New Jersey. The 20-year-old can be used higher up the pitch and is now Canadas best male soccer prospect and with a fearless, almost carefree style of play, the World Cup could be a launching pad from CF Montreal to Europe this season or next. The team reached international prominence at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, losing in the bronze medal match to the United States. 1930 FIFA World Cup squads; 1934 FIFA World Cup squads; 1938 FIFA World Cup squads; 1950 FIFA World Cup squads; 1954 FIFA World Cup squads; 1958 FIFA With files from CBC Sports, The Associated Press and Reuters. Yet his club form matters here: Cornelius has played every minute for Greek Super League side Panetolikos this season. Canada was ranked 73rd at the time. They played their first pair of matches in the fourth round on November 13 and 17, 2015. Hard times continued under Yallop as the Canucks again went out at the first barrier in the Gold Cup, losing to both the U.S. and Costa Rica, while defeating Cuba. 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[24] One year later, Canada lost 26 to the Americans in the same city[25] before playing four internationals in a 1927 tour of New Zealand. [42] The second round was also closely contested, in part as this Canadian squad was strong defensively but had limited ability to score goals. WATCH l Episode 3 of the new CBC Sports show Soccer North: The 29-year-old Henry, who has won 44 caps for Canada, was to have captained Canada in Manama. The entire coaching staff is high on Millers ability right now, as well as in the future. The president of the Canadian Soccer Association, Dominic Maestracci, said that "the Canadian Soccer Association is committed to the future of our men's national team program. The most interesting questions coming out of the roster reveal involve who will win out key positional battles including that of the second midfielder alongside Eustquio, the first striker off the bench and the backup center-back. [77] The tournament was then reinstated and held on schedule. Hes on the plane to Qatar and now might be the first centre-back off the bench. Womens World Cup 2023 Golden Boot favourites: Who will be top scorer? SUBSCRIBE TO FOURFOURTWO THIS JUNE AND SAVE UP TO 35%! Scotland). On March 25, 2016, in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, 54,798 people were recorded in the stadium which set a new attendance record for a Canadian national team of any sport. When you see so many midfielders that have been out of match rhythm, its a real challenge to think that theyre going to play maybe 60 minutes in the Bahrain match, 60 minutes in the Japan game and then expect them to go into a match against the fully fit Kevin De Bruyne, Herdman said when Canadas roster for last weeks friendly against Bahrain was named. Cornelius offers more of a stabilizing defensive presence and his confidence has undoubtedly been buoyed by the fact hes played every minute for Panetolikos in the Greek Super League this season. Hes made an impact whenever hes played for Canada, however, whether that was as a surprise early-game substitute against the United States in an October 2019 Nations League game or away to Honduras in World Cup qualifying. The SheBelieves Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's soccer hosted in the United States. It is generally thought that cricket was introduced to Canada by British soldiers after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, although the earliest confirmed reference to cricket is of matches played on Saint Helen's Island, Quebec in 1785 on what later became the site of Expo 67. Head coach Osieck had seen the side progress. 8 and might not function as well in a double pivot. Hes a guy a lot of the players look up to, and an influencer. Hosted by Andi Petrillo, Soccer North brings Canadians closer to the most interesting soccer headlines happening on and off the pitch. They then take on Croatia on Nov. 27 before closing out the group stage on Dec. 1 against Morocco. [104] The speed of the team's ascent was such that it was subsequently revealed that neither the federation nor kit supplier Nike had anticipated them qualifying, and as a result they would be the only team in Qatar to not receive a special kit for the occasion. WebVisit ESPN to view Canada squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. Canadian men's national soccer team head coach John Herdman named his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. (Laryea) been really loyal to this program, loyal to his team-mates and loyal to his coach, said Herdman in August. Players on the World Cup roster who were part of the Bahrain camp are already in the Qatari capital of Doha. Fixture. There were no other surprises for Herdman, who used 33 players in the final of CONCACAF qualifying with 28 seeing action. The team faced criticism for its poor handling of goalkeeper Greg Sutton, who suffered a concussion during a practice prior to the start of the Gold Cup. But hes earned it. [26], Following the lead of British soccer associations, Canada withdrew from FIFA in 1928 over a dispute regarding broken time payments to amateur players. [35][36], In their North American qualifying group for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, with both group winners and runners-up now advancing, Canada, again under head coach Krautzun, qualified as runners-up after defeating the Americans 30 in a neutral site one-match play-off, played in Port-au-Prince. He pulls the strings in the midfield in a way no other Canadian midfielder can or has for years. First off the bench will be Ugbo, who has shown flashes of quality for Canada but has yet to find the back of the net. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. They went into their final group match against Mexico, in Toronto, needing a win to win the group and thus qualify directly for the World Cup. This stems from a generally friendly rivalry between the two nations. Will either of these two, both of whom have been heavily depended on by Herdman in the past, be ready to log heavy minutes in Qatar? It also features defender Derek Cornelius, on loan from the Whitecaps to Greece's Panetolikos FC. [6], The Canada women's team played its first international match on July 7, 1986, a 20 away loss to the United States. Borjan will remain Canadas starter throughout the World Cup. Forwards: Alphonso Davies (BayernMunich Germany),Jonathan David (Lille France)andCyle Larin(Club Brugge Belgium), Tajon Buchanan (Club Brugge Belgium), Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps), Junior Hoilett (Reading F.C. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Champions Runners-up Third place Tournament played fully or partially on home soil. [95] However, Canada would fall to a 41 defeat against the United States in the away leg and failed to qualify for the Nations League Finals. With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicking off on Sunday, all 32 squad lists are now official. While he was called up for most of the final round of World Cup qualifying matches, he has only made one appearance for the national team since 2020, going the full 90 minutes away to Jamaica in October 2021. When security concerns prompted the cancellation of the tournament, Canada disbanded their training camp. [48][49] The four players were suspended by the Canadian Soccer Association for "bringing the game into disrepute". Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. The first match was played in Vancouver at BC Place against Honduras, resulting in a 10 win for Canada thanks to a deflected goal by Cyle Larin. [14] She also added prior to the 2016 Olympics that "The young players coming into this Olympic squad have brought an energy and passion to our team and they have risen the bar."[18]. But he played the full match in Bahrain. Wotherspoon recently recovered from a torn ACL that kept him out of games for 11 months. [62] Canada went up 10 on a goal credited to Alex Bunbury off a free kick, but Mexico scored twice to win, 21. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. [91] He guided Canada to a quarterfinal finish at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, with the team getting out of the group stage for the first time since 2009. They might just surprise a few people. [39] In the final round, the Canadians opened strongly with a 10 win over El Salvador,[40] with Mike Stojanovic the goal-scorer, and a 11 draw with Haiti, with Stojanovic scoring again. Web2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup; Copa Mundial Sub-20 de la FIFA 2023; Tournament details; Host country: Argentina: Dates: 20 May 11 June: Teams: 24 (from 6 confederations) | The Cambridge Citizen", "Canadian Soccer History-Canada in NZ 1927", "The Joy of Six: Great teams that missed out on the World Cup", "Canada Soccer from 1959 to 1970 | Canada Soccer", "Games of the XXI. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. While Herdman only named seven defenders, he has wingback options in Alphonso Davies, Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett if needed alongside his preferred back three. Champions Runners-up Third place Tournament played fully or partially on home soil. Herdman convinced him to join his first camp in 2018 without ever stepping foot in Canada. Its been a long wait for Canadian football fans since the countrys only previous World Cup appearance. [21] Canada also played Australia at the Jubilee Oval, Adelaide on Saturday July 12, 1924, and defeated them by 4 goals to 1. [87] With this result in Canada's last game of 2015, they ended off the year conceding just three goals in their final 12 games and in 14 games overall, they ended off with a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses. The Canadian team won the bronze medal at both the 2012 and 2016 [13] The American team won 32 in a return match one year later. The following players were named to a squad in the last 12 months. And as a player, when hes fit and healthy he can have a big contribution on the field.. The only player who could challenge Buchanan as a starter is Hoilett. [65] Australia went on to lose 21 on aggregate to Argentina, who advanced to the World Cup. Heres what you need to know: Henry can be considered a divisive player in Canadian soccer circles given his overt physical play and the fact that he has not logged a full 90 minutes since a July move to Toronto FC. Buchanan has started every Champions League group stage game for Club Bruges hes been available for after his own muscle injury, in a variety of positions no less. So sometimes it's difficult to see the challenge is going to look a bit different when you've got [Kevin]De Bruyne, [Axel]Witsel and [Youri]Tielemans in there against Belgium.". The Canadian Soccer Association turned to another German to lead the senior national team in 1998 with the signing of Holger Osieck. With Kennedys recent shoulder injury, a spot at center-back opened up. Friday, Nov 5, 2021, 10:27 AM. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament. Heres what you Herdman has dubbed his team "new Canada" as it returns to the soccer showcase in Qatar after a 36-year absence. Osorio last played a full 90 minutes for Toronto FC in August after suffering from an elbow to the head and an ensuing neurological dysfunction. Things began brightly, with the Canadians dispatching of Belize handily in the Premilinary Round, 80 on aggregate, in a home-and-home series. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. The final spot in the midfield battle essentially came down to one of Fraser or Wotherspoon, but its likely that with Henrys injury, there was room for both of them in the team. Canada withdrew from World Cup qualifying for 1962 and did not enter a team for 1966. With another excellent club season so far and one in which hes played more of a central, attacking role at times, Davies should thrive in the spotlight as the winger expected to drive play for Canada. And if he wants players who can raise the intensity in training leading up to the World Cup and challenge some of the teams skilled attacking players, there is some reason in bringing an extra centre-back who might not play. The following players have been called up within the last 12 months. A result against Morocco would certainly be a positive, though. Despite showing improvement with two draws in Europe, Canada continued to shed FIFA points having gone winless for nearly two years, and sank to their lowest ever FIFA ranking of 122 in August 2014. Heres The Athletic s final prediction for Canadas World Cup squad, with attention paid to recent injuries, form for a players club side throughout this season, By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Canada played their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at BC Place in Vancouver. WATCH l Canada Soccer unveils World Cup roster: Atiba Hutchinson, a 39-year-old midfielder and Canada's captain, was the only player on the roster alive during Canada's last World Cup appearance in 1986. Kayes form for TFC to close out the season wasnt at the level hes shown in the past, but he can be trusted by Herdman to connect the play between a defensive midfielder and teams attackers if Canada is in need of a late push. [10][11] Canada participated in its second World Cup in 2022, and will co-host, along with the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [17] As just one of three teams competing, Galt defeated two American clubs, Christian Brothers College (70) and St. Rose (40) to win the tournament. His instincts, ability to turn off defenders and slick passing game have seen him vault up the midfield depth chart. A 12 upset loss to upstarts Guadeloupe was followed by a 20 victory over Haiti, securing Canada first-place in their group. Prior to the Gold Cup on May 18, 2007, the Canadian Soccer Association announced that former national team player Dale Mitchell would take over as head coach of the senior team after the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Head coach John Herdman will likely name his squad as close to the November 13 deadline as possible, but outside of changes due to recent injuries, there arent any massive decisions to be made. Wotherspoon was highly sought-after by Herdman when the coach took over the team in 2018. Im not sure how much trust Herdman would have in Waterman and Cornelius having long runs in World Cup games; combined, the pair have played just one game for Canada since the start of World Cup qualifying. Davies has played 34 times and scored 12 goals for Canada, who are returning to the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Canadian head coach John Herdmanon Sunday announced the 26-playerroster that will represent the country in its first men's FIFA World Cup since 1986. Under Herdman, Canada qualified for the top division in the inaugural season of the CONCACAF Nations League following an undefeated qualifying campaign. [62] The Reds went up against Oceania Football Confederation's champions Australia. Obviously, Alphonso Davies is otherworldly. Canada announced their preliminary roster of 25 players who will travel to Australia for the teams final camp ahead of the World Cup. [45] The victory not only secured their first World Cup finals berth,[46] but also the crown of CONCACAF champions for the first time, although Mexico did not compete, having already qualified automatically for the World Cup as hosts. [31] In their second participation in soccer at the Pan Am games, held in Cali, Canada finished second in their opening round group (to hosts Colombia). Canada arent here to make up the numbers: they smashed pre-qualifying before topping CONCACAFs final table. Wales. The CF Montreal man can get forward well, though, and his passing game has made serious strides. Matters were different however at the next CONCACAF championship, in 1981, played in Tegucigalpa. Midfielders:Stephen Eustquio(Porto Portugal),Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC),Atiba Hutchinson (Beikta J.K.),Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC),Samuel Piette(CF Montral), Liam Fraser (K.M.S.K. Canada has a longstanding rivalry with the United States. Herdman went with both Derek Cornelius and Joel Waterman, who will back up the starting center-backs of Vitoria, Johnston and Kamal Miller. Thats a lot to ask of a player still finding his way. They next beat Guatemala 30 in their quarter-final match setting up a semi-final showdown with the host Americans. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media [29] Under German head coach Eckhard Krautzun, they finished second in a home and away qualifying group for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship (to Mexico). If Im Herdman, I dont lose any trust in a player who can hold up the play, excels in a possession game and never cowers in the biggest moments for club and country. Hes a big man in this environment. Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio also made it into the squad after seeing just 18 minutes of Major League Soccer action since Aug. 18 due to post-concussion syndrome. Heres The Athletics final prediction for Canadas World Cup squad, with attention paid to recent injuries, form for a players club side throughout this season, overall squad positional needs and other factors. Canada again failed at the first hurdle in qualifying for the 1974 World Cup. 'ACCESS ALL AREAS' pass to exclusive interviews with the biggest and best names in the game! Like a few players, Laryea can raise his level of play for Canada. ", "Canada took on the world at 2001 Confederations Cup", "Honduras to replace Argentina in Copa America", "The Copa Amrica of 2001 was an eventful tournament like few others in history", "CANOE - SLAM! Keep dreaming,keep achieving," tweeted Davies after the squad was announced. ET before facingCroatia (Nov. 27, 11 a.m.) and Morocco (Dec. 1, 10 a.m.) to conclude group play. Being named to the World Cup squad is an indication of Herdmans belief in Fraser both now and long-term. What he lacks in foot speed he makes up for with reliability on the ball and decent poise. Mexico advanced as group winners, meaning that Canada missed out on the World Cup in 1958 in Sweden.[16]. Waterman solidified his place as an intelligent, ball-playing defender in Montreal this season. Men's national soccer team representing Canada, For all Canada men's national soccer team results, see. [110] Despite elimination, Canada's participation was considered a major success as it helped foster the rebirth of Canadian soccer and served as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where Canada will serve as co-hosts, along with the United States and Mexico.[111][112]. Obviously, Herdman is known to have a few tricks up his sleeve but this is a predicted XI that could be used in their first World Cup match: Its still worth wondering how Herdman arranges his midfield throughout the World Cup. You cant make the same case for Larin with his form with Club Bruges: he has featured in just three of their past 10 Belgian league games. [70] Success came quickly with Canada winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in February 2000. "[81] Technical director Stephen Hart was renamed as interim head coach. Going to Qatar: Ismael Kone, Jonathan Osorio, Mark-Anthony Kaye, David Wotherspoon. Deinze Belgium), Ismal Kon(CFMontral) and David Wotherspoon (St Johnstone F.C. Follow Joshua on Twitter @joshuakloke, Milan Borjan will remain Canadas first-choice goalkeeper (Photo: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), Doneil Henry has been praised by Herdman (Photo: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images), Leaving Fraser at home will be a difficult decision (Photo: Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images), Alphono Davies is Canadas key man (Photo: MIGUEL A. LOPES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images), Canada World Cup 2022 squad guide: A Geordie coach, the Iceman, and a players strike. If a player on the roster picks up an injury or contracts COVID, he can be replaced up to the day before the team's first match. Thats just a big if) then Millar should be ready to go. Can you name every English player to win a European final since 2000? Things turned around under interim coach Stephen Hart's guidance. After the United States were reduced to ten men, Canada pressed for the equalizer but were denied when Atiba Hutchinson's stoppage-time goal was incorrectly flagged offside by linesman Ricardo Louisville and Canada was eliminated. [38] Canada finished fourth.[38]. Before the injury, Wotherspoon featured in three of Canadas final CONCACAF qualifying games and was trusted to go 78 minutes for St. Johnstone this weekend against Rangers in an important Scottish Premier League match. They have been a member of FIFA since 1948 and a member of CONCACAF since 1961.[6]. As with every other team, something to remember here is that Canadas roster will become official on Nov. 14, when final squads will be submitted to FIFA. [30] Dinsdale was replaced by Frank Pike. Sutton was lost to his professional club Toronto FC for nearly a year.[80]. Canada set the tournament and team record for attendance in the process, with 1,353,506 and 54,027 respectively. [92] However, on January 8, 2018, Zambrano was let go and was replaced with John Herdman,[93] who previously was the head coach of the Canadian women's national team. . The team is also two-time CONCACAF Women's Championship winners, and two-time Olympic bronze medallists. Things are more settled higher up the pitch so Herdman can afford to use an extra spot on a centre-back. But Henry is loved by the rest of the Canadian team as a connector who can bring out-of-form players whose confidence is dipping back into the fold. Without a doctor accompanying the team, Sutton instead saw a local physician who cleared him to practice, resulting in Sutton suffering post-concussion syndrome. Haters are gonna hate on Sam Piette, who was once thought of as a role player who can do a job defensively off the bench and little else. And Herdman respects that loyalty. Bayern full-back Alphonso Davies usually features further forward for his country, and links brilliantly with Jonathan David. Canada opens its first World Cup since 1986 on Nov. 23 against Belgium. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Draw England),and Ike Ugbo (ES Troyes AC France). Now it has been announced that 26-player squads will return for the Qatar World Cup, an expansion from the usual 23-man teams. Some decisions had already been made for him. Any questions about whether the center-back would make the squad were seemingly squashed after Herdmans impassioned defense of him last week. David will play every minute he can at the World Cup. Going to Qatar: Alistair Johnston, Samuel Adekugbe, Richie Laryea. His long-range pass to David set up a crucial goal. The United States currently leads the series 16-10-12 (W-L-T). He can be a polarizing figure because of the fact he only logged 140 minutes in 13 matches since joining Toronto FC midseason and, at least according to popular perception, is prone to earning cards with his physicality. I think Doneil is a player that can really contribute to the identity of this team, said Herdman. Based on qualifying, the aggressive style of play Herdman may want to utilize and the pace in wide areas that makes Canada a threat, The Athletic has a decent idea as to how Herdman will roll out his first-choice starting XI against Belgium. The final Canada World Cup 2022 Squad is scheduled to declare on November 09, and we can check down the 26-man His dynamism on the ball makes him too important to Canada not to have him start on the right side consistently, though. WebCanada hosted the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, where they reached the quarterfinals. The 32 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of up to 26 players, including three goalkeepers. (approx 1 - 2 per week). In a back three or a back four, Kennedy would have been the first man off the bench. 9 Canada announced on Thursday its preliminary roster of 25 players who will travel to Australia for the teams final camp ahead of the World Cup. He earned his first start in the 2018 Nations League qualification matches and played consistently through 2019. Heres how it works. Despite logging his last full 90 minutes in August because of a neurological dysfunction, all signs point towards Osorio being ready. Fixture, The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.[116]. A 10 win over Costa Rica in Edmonton in their next match thanks to a goal by Berdusco gave Canada some hope at the halfway point but losses to both Jamaica and El Salvador away ended any aspirations as they finished bottom of the group with 6 points from 10 games and a 15 goal difference. He quickly returned to St. Johnstones starting lineup in October upon his recovery and has become a regular. Here's everything you need to become a soccer expert, Soccer North: Canada dodging injuries, gearing up for friendlies days from FIFA World Cup. Visit our corporate site. Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, National Football Teams without an confederation, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. If Herdman wants a smart, ball-playing centre-back as a substitute, he can lean on CF Montreals Waterman. Waterman is a bonafide success story, and his climb can be used as at least early evidence that the new Canadian mens professional soccer pipeline can produce results. The Canada World Cup 2022 squad has been announced by manager John Herdman, with Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies amon those selected for the final 26-man team. He has one goal in 377 minutes for Troyes in Ligue 1 this season. Hell lead the huddle after every game and be relied upon to use his reach and be a strong shot-stopper and dictate tempo from the back. "His experience puts him potentially ahead of some of the other centre backs," Herdman said. With three countries set to qualify out of CONCACAF for the 1998 World Cup, and with Canada handily winning their second round group over El Salvador, Panama, and Cuba,[69] expectations were high for a second qualification in 12 years in the spring of 1997. Hes going to get a boost in trust from Herdman and should start most games. Going to Qatar: Steven Vitoria, Kamal Miller, Doneil Henry, Derek Cornelius, Joel Waterman. Despite defeating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 71 on aggregate in a second-round seriesthey had had a bye in the firstCanada did not play at the level they had at the Gold Cup and were eliminated from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. The 2022 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. Other than Hutchinson, fellow midfielder David Wotherspoon (knee) alsomade it back in time. In the final group round however, they managed only one win (over Colombia) and finished next to last. On September 6, 2016, after not being able to qualify for the fifth round of the 2018 World Cup qualifying despite a 31 win over El Salvador, head coach Benito Floro was sacked on September 14, ending his reign as coach of the national team.[89]. In an unofficia [100] The second round was two leg home-and-away tie against Haiti which Canada won 40 on aggregate with a 10 win in the away leg and a 30 win in the home leg, the latter being played at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago due to COVID-19 restrictions in Canada. Follow Joshua on Twitter @joshuakloke, Canadas Ismael Kone on the World Cup and his breakout year: I dont want to play like anyone else, Canada 2022 World Cup squad analysis: The late additions who could prove impactful, World Cup 2022 Group F guide: Free-scoring Belgium, cross-heavy Croatia and Canadas cutbacks. WebCanada Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022. The United States defeated Canada 10 in a 2021 Gold Cup matchup in Kansas City. They finished last in the four-team group with just 2 points from 6 matches. Virtually no Canadian players stock rose through qualifying as rapidly as Adekugbes. Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist who's filled in wherever FourFourTwo needs him since 2014. [41] A win in their final game against Cuba would have put them through to Spain, but they were held to a 22 draw, allowing El Salvador to qualify as tournament runners-up. Cornelius has been part of Canadas national team setup for longer than some might suspect. Last week Herdman said that hes got 26 players in mind to head to Qatar and represent Canada. It might be a slightly sentimental pick on my part (And Herdmans) but he should get the nod. His straight-ahead speed could have even made him a starter in a pinch. But his recent shoulder injury with Jahn Regensburg isnt just gutting for the player, it leads to some instability and changes at centre-back. [97][98][99] In the first round of World Cup qualifying, Canada finished with a 400 record to win Group B and progress to the second round. A positive 10 away result in Havana in June was followed by a listless 00 home draw against Cuba. He has a newfound confidence in his play and if called upon, he could show up for Canada in a way he hasnt always in the past. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The r Select additional sports and leagues youre interested in from the list below. Canada won the first leg 21 in Edmonton. Wotherspoon, born in Scotland, is eligible to play for Canada because his mother was born in Canada. Vrablic never played for Canada again. One yellow card - Kamal Miller, Tajon Buchanan, Junior Hoilett, Jonathan Osorio. [101], Canada began the third round of World Cup qualifying unbeaten in its first eleven matches, finishing 2021 with its first win over Mexico in over 20 years to finish the year at the top of the table. Goalkeepers: Milan Borjan (Red Star Belgrade Serbia),James Pantemis(CF Montral) and Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United). Henry's injury likely opened up a place for midfielder Liam Fraser. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. Hes part of what Herdman calls the tactical architects of the group, so there may be some versatility in his game to come at the World Cup. Canadas mens national team coach John Herdman named his 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. In the midst of Floro's player identification and restructuring phase, the team experienced many difficulties including a 958-minute goal-scoring drought, which was finally broken by Atiba Hutchinson in a 11 draw with Bulgaria on May 23, 2014. [3] Canada's most significant achievement has been winning the gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Theres lots to like about Cavallinis game, including his strength and the power with which he can get a shot off, but he still feels like the prototypical bring it off the pitch guy. Last update was on July 12, 20221 [4], A certain segment of the Canadian women's soccer fans are closely linked to the U-20 team (U-19 prior to 2006), partly due to Canada hosting the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in 2002, a tournament in which the team won silver in front of 47,784 fans at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. The World Cup runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 with Canada opening playNov. 23against Belgium at 2 p.m. [66], With the World Cup to be played in the United States, Canada had the opportunity to play a number of high-profile squads in tune-up matches. 2004 marked the beginning of 2006 World Cup qualification and a new era under the guidance of former Canadian skipper Frank Yallop. This is probably Wotherspoons last chance at a World Cup, something him and Herdman discussed when he first accepted Herdmans call to a Canadian cap in 2018. The only restriction on the roster is that it must include three goalkeepers. The names of the 26 men who will represent Canada at its first FIFA World Cup since 1986 were unveiled Sunday, with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David headlining the roster for Qatar later this month. Fraser has long been a deep-lying midfielder of potential who can spray passes with precision, but after runs with Toronto FC and the Columbus Crew that never saw him earn a full-time spot on the first team, he moved to Belgian second division side KMSK Deinze where he has been a regular player. Substitute Iain Hume scored for Canada in the 76th minute to cut the United States' lead to 21. "It was against the second-division team. [52], Four Canadian players (Chris Chueden, Hector Marinaro, David Norman and Vrablic) were involved in a match fixing betting scandal at the Merlion Cup tournament in Singapore two months after the World Cup. Canadas first mens World Cup in 36 years is nearly here. [56] Tied on goal difference, Los Chapines advanced on away goal rule.[57]. There isnt enough recent news in your lineup. Host Andi Petrillo gets you caught up on the latest injury updates for Alphonso Davies, and later is joined by special guest Christine Sinclair. A 11 away draw to Guatemala was key in allowing them to eliminate Los Chapines in the first round group. The following table shows Canada's all-time official international record per opponent: The following players were called up for the friendly against, This page was last edited on 2 June 2023, at 03:12. 07 Jun 23 Kadeisha Buchanan and Jessie Fleming have been included in Canadas provisional squad for the upcoming Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. As a player, when hes fit and healthy, he can have a big contribution on the field.. They conceded an equalizer shortly after scoring the opening goal in a 11 draw to Jamaica at BMO Field, conceded two second-half goals in quick succession in a 12 home loss to Honduras at Saputo Stadium, and then lost away to Mexico and Honduras. The Canadian men's national team Canada announced Octavio Zambrano as the new coach of the national team on May 16, 2017,[90] replacing Michael Findlay who was the interim coach after Floro's departure. But here we are going to the World Cup. As well as Canada played in qualifying, they dont have the experience of top sides from other confederations and an opening tie against Belgium hardly gives them time to acclimatise and ease themselves into the tournament. 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