Canada's World Cup qualification sends fans into hysterics
With Sunday's 4-0 win over Jamaica, Canada has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.
Canada had a chance to punch its ticket to Qatar this past Thursday, but fell 1-0 to Costa Rica. Thankfully, that loss didn't prove costly. As you can imagine, many Canadians coast-to-coast were overjoyed as the men's national team ended its extended drought.
Alphonso Davies’ reaction to Canada making the World Cup ❤️
(via @onesoccer) pic.twitter.com/JgwATlU4X2— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 27, 2022
We are going to QATAR #Qatar2022 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) March 27, 2022
CANADA!
CANADA!
CANADA!
A deafening chant a BMO. Scenes. Unbelievable scenes. pic.twitter.com/2odCizrcFH— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) March 27, 2022
Who else but @OsoJ92 on the drum?
Canada, we’re going to the WORLD CUP!!!#CANMNT | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/g4tQ5CRZnS— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) March 27, 2022
Craig Forrest, who made 56 appearances for the men’s national soccer team, breaks down during a conversation with Arash Madani following Canada’s World Cup qualification. pic.twitter.com/CrNxz2TNn5
— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) March 27, 2022
Unbelievable.
Truly never thought I’d see Canada qualify for the World Cup. I was three the last time they did. Obviously no recollection of it.
This is just so beautiful. Perfect that it happened at home, too.
Qatar, here we come! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 27, 2022
There are so many Canadian fans who didn't think they'd get here again, so many who never saw the 1986 team in Mexico. Such a huge moment for soccer in Canada to see the men get back to the biggest tournament in the sport.#CanMNT
— Avry's Sports Show (@Avry) March 27, 2022
Canada. World Cup. Qatar. Wow.
From the Alphonso Davies’ wonder goal to snowbank celebrations at Iceteca to Borjan’s pants to Atiba the Great to emerging young stars to the brotherhood to John Freakin’ Herdman.
This team has taken our breath away. Congratulations #CanMNT— Signa Butler (@signabutler) March 27, 2022
I started covering Canadian soccer in 1999. Never had the chance to write this about the men’s team until now: Canada is going to the FIFA World Cup! #canMNT @CanadaSoccerEN
— John Molinaro (@JohnMolinaro) March 27, 2022
Canada in the World Cup. It’s nuts. The best kind.
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) March 27, 2022
WE’RE GOING TO THE WORLD CUP!!! Congrats Canada!!! Celebrate Canada!!! #canMNT @terry_dunfield 🍾🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/GUxpjq40fH
— Gareth Wheeler (@GarethWheeler) March 27, 2022
That’s what I’m talking about! Congratulations to the Canada men’s national soccer team – taking us to the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. #CANMNT https://t.co/nSnP88GGEg
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 27, 2022
The 2022 World Cup is set to take place in Qatar from Nov. 21-Dec. 17. Back in 1986, which was the only other year Canada qualified, the nation suffered losses in all three of its matches. If the qualifiers are any indication, there's a strong chance this year's squad improves upon that result.
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