Canada’s 2022 Qatar world cup squad

Canada’s national football team is set to make its second World Cup appearance on Qatari soil. Canada played their first World Cup in 1986 where they lost three group-stage matches without scoring a single goal. After a long wait of 36 years, they beat two American giants Mexico and the USA in the World Cup qualifiers to book their ticket for QatarWorld Cup.

Canada's 2022 Qatar world cup squad

At the World Cup in Qatar, they will face two European giants Belgium, Croatia, and African giants Morocco in Group F, so getting past the group stage hurdle and into the top 16 will not be too easy for John Hardman’s men.

Coach

John Herdman is the current head football manager of the Canadian national football team. Herdman was appointed as the head coach of the Canadian national football team on 8th January 2018. In 2021, under his coaching, Canada reaches 40th rank from 72 as per FIFA World Rankings, and also they qualified for The 2022 Qatar World Cup after a big gap of 36 years. His recent stats say that he will be an x-factor on Qatar soil.

John Herdman
John Herdman

Goalkeepers

Red Star Belgrade shot-stopper and veteran goalkeeper Milan Borjan will be the 1st choice goalkeeper for the Canadian team. Los Angeles FC’s Maxime Crepeau and Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Claire are the other reliable options for John Herdman’s side.

While Oldham Athletic’s young goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler has the potential to give a promising performance in Qatar.

Canada's goalkeepers
Player nameClub name
Milan BorjanRed Star Belgrade
Maxime CrepeauLos Angeles FC
Dayne St. Claire Minnesota United
Jayson LeutwilerOldham Athletic

Defenders

Bayern Munich’s 22-year-old veteran defender Alphonso Davies will lead the defense line of Canada’s national soccer team in the upcoming Qatar World Cup. He has lacked good form this season. Alongside him, Alistair Johnston, Sam Adekugbe, and Kamal Miller’s 4man defense can cause any opposition team to worry in Qatar.

On the other hand, experienced defenders like Steven Vitoria, Richie Laryea, and Doneil Henry can prove themselves if given the chance in Qatar.

Canada's 2022  defenders
Player nameClub name
Alphonso DaviesBayern Munich
Alistair JohnstonCF Montreal
Sam AdekugbeHatayspor
Kamal MillerCF Montreal
Steven VitoriaChaves
Richie LaryeaToronto FC
Doneil HenryToronto FC

Midfielders

Beşiktaş midfielder and Canadian captain Atiba Hutchinson, who has played the most international matches for Canada’s national football team, can lead his country in the upcoming Qatar World Cup. While FC Porto’s young star Stephen Eustaquio is another reliable name in Canada’s midfield.

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Colorado Rapids’ Mark-Anthony Kaye and Reading’s attacking midfielder Junior Hoilett are two other reliable options in Suárez’s squad. On the other hand, promising young stars like Samuel Piette and Ismael Kone are eligible to play for Canada in Qatar World Cup given their recent performances.

Canada's  midfielders
Player nameClub name
Atiba Hutchinson (captain)Beşiktaş
Stephen EustaquioFC Porto
Mark-Anthony KayeColorado Rapids
Junior HoilettReading
Samuel Piette CF Montreal
Ismael Kone CF Montreal
Liam Fraser Deinze

Forwards

Attack has long been the strongest aspect of Canada’s national soccer team, with young talents like LOSC Lille’s goal machine Jonathan David and stars like Club Brugge’s forward and Canada’s all-time international goal scorer Cyle Larin.

On the other hand, another forward of Club Brugge, Tajon Buchanan, veteran Lucas Cavallini of Vancouver Whitecaps, and Troyes’ Ike Ugbo are three more reliable names on Herdman’s attacking side.

Canada's  forwards
Player nameClub name
Cyle LarinClub Brugge
Jonathan DavidLOSC Lille
Tajon BuchananClub Brugge
Lucas CavalliniVancouver Whitecaps
Ike UgboTroyes
Liam Millar FC Basel

Read also

Mexico FIFA World Cup 2022 entire squad

USA FIFA World Cup 2022 entire roster

Argentina 2022 Qatar World Cup entire squad

Conclusion

Canada’s national football team is set to make its second World Cup appearance on Qatari soil. In 2021, under John Herdman’s coaching, Canada reaches 40th rank from 72 as per FIFA World Rankings, and also they qualified for The 2022 Qatar World Cup after a big gap of 36 years. His recent stats say that he will be an x-factor on Qatar soil. All crazy Canadian football fans are waiting for Canada’s glory in the upcoming Qatar World Cup.

FAQ

What is the main symbol of Canada’s national football team?

The maple leaf is the main symbol of Canada’s national football team.

Who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Canada?

Club Brugge’s veteran winger Cyle Christopher Larin is the all-time leading goalscorer for Canada with 24 international goals in 54 appearances.

Who is the present head coach of Canada?

John Herdman is the current head football manager of the Canadian national football team. Herdman was appointed as the head coach of the Canadian national football team on 8th January 2018.

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