World Cup 2022
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Croatia and Morroco go through, Belgium sucks they will get destroyed by Croatia.
It will always be about where the most athletically talented individuals choose to train those talents up to professional standards.
In Canada that's hockey, and to lesser degrees Basketball, Baseball, and Football. But especially hockey because there is a massive infrastructure starting at age two to develop the skill set.
So unless a very real eeffort is made to start it at that level, with financial incentives, we will alwsys be low tier.
In Canada that's hockey, and to lesser degrees Basketball, Baseball, and Football. But especially hockey because there is a massive infrastructure starting at age two to develop the skill set.
So unless a very real eeffort is made to start it at that level, with financial incentives, we will alwsys be low tier.
The only problem with too many upsets is that you get lousy, non-competitive matchups during the important games later on.
And then they played like 3rd world the rest of the game.World Class Goal.
In retrospect, the main reason that they looked so good against Belgium is that Belgium was not a very good team.
Not entirely true, Eustaquio went down with an injury, and the mid-field was exposed by Croatia.
Canada will be fielding a strong team vs Morroco, they want that first win. In the 2026 WC Canada should have at least one game at BMO field, they have never lost at BMO field.
They are WC finalist. They have the best midfielder of this WC. The comment did not change much. Except for the media.
Not just the Canadian team. The France team is basically a French West African team with a few Caucasians. I wonder the reaction of the anti-immigration far right in France when they look at the France team. The England team has fair share of children of black immigrants. I kept hearing the name Ampadu on the Welsh team. Then I saw him and he looks completely Caucasian but Ampadu is a Ghanaian name so his dad is Ghanaian. The German, Belgium, Swiss, Saudi team all have fair share of blacks.
A real effort was done back in 2018. On a plan to be as competitive as possible. It takes years. First move was to get a coach signed until then. That's when Herdman came in. He is the one that focused on qualifying for 2022. Not many believed him back then as we were losing to turk and caicos...He did it. Next he wants as many players as possible playing in Europe. This Being done now as many did or will soon.
At youth level soccer canada completely revamp the system for all soccer association that wants certificationNo more d1, d2 team decided at 8 years old! Now from 8 to 12 players are one city group. Players are called up to game based on their progression. No pop or mom coach certified instructor only.
At 13 and over there is one 'elite league' for the top talent only and a development league where no stats are recorded and no ranking. This to give best level possible to kids who develop later (especially physically). The rest of the kids then play regional league (that's the league i coach for the past 6 year now).
All this was possible because of the very high level of youth soccer inscription. Twice more then hockey now. And indoor soccer facilities are popping up all over the country.
So a real move is underway. Canada went from 185 in the world to about 45 in 3 years. In 4 years we will be around 20 if not 15
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Canada finished top of CONCACAF qualifying. Ahead of Mexico who have a high pedigree. And ahead of 330 million USA. The World Cup is another level of competition. If you dont know what you are talking about then STFU!
It’s not perspective. It wasn’t exciting. They didn’t win in open play. They went through the tournament and progressed on penalties and then won on penalties. It’s a coin toss at that point.
I agree with you, a younger generation will be good to watch. The old team won the only way they knew how.
I don’t think standing up for people will ever be unfashionable.The English are behind with the times, trying to be woke, the US was dealing with that a few years ago and are over it. .
England’s players took a knee before playing while the US remained standing
Members of England's men's soccer team took a knee in protest prior to the start of its World Cup match against the United States.
England's players also took a knee for several seconds prior to its match against Iran on Nov. 21.
According to the AS sports news website, at least three members of the team were demonstrating against discrimination and racism. The players were also believed to be making a statement about "inclusivity."
England coach Gareth Southgate previously mentioned that his players would be taking a stance in Qatar.
"We feel we should," Southgate said following the Iran match. "We think it's a strong statement that will go around the world, especially for young people, that is important."
Meanwhile, as Iran's players took the field for their match against England, players remained silent as the country's anthem was played in an apparent show of support for protesters in their home country.
Some players were seen making thumbs-down gestures as well, according to Reuters.
A former member of Iran's national soccer team was arrested earlier this week for criticizing the Iranian government.
England's players take a knee before kickoff in World Cup match against the US
For the second time in the 2022 World Cup, the Three Lions took a knee before the start of a match. English players demonstrated briefly before kicking off against the US.www.foxnews.com
