The Canadians left nothing in Toronto this time after a 0: 1 defeat to Costa Rica on Thursday. In the first half, the home team sent Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan in front of almost 30,000 spectators, after the change of sides, the lead of Canada Ho Juniort and Adrian Mariappa’s own goal doubled.
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In their only participation in the World Cup in Mexico in 1986, the Canadians lost all three matches and did not score a goal. “Canada is a football country, believe it. We can still do it, this is just the beginning,” said coach John Herdman, who was the first coach in history to lead both the women’s and men’s teams to the World Cup. He succeeded with the Canadians in 2015.
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The main architect of the USA win over Panama 5: 1 was Chelsea wing player Christian Pulisic in Orlando, who also scored his first national hat-trick thanks to two penalties. The Americans only need not to lose Wednesday’s duel with Costa Rica by six or more goals.
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Similarly, the third Mexico, which won 1: 0 in Honduras thanks to the goal of Edson Álvarez. After winning 2: 1 over El Salvador, Costa Rica secured at least a fourth place, which means a draw against the winner of the ocean qualification.
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A total of 20 of the 32 participants in the final tournament in Qatar, which will take place untraditionally in November and December, are already known.
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