Canada Confirms Final 26 Players For 2022 FIFA World Cup

By Noan Gagnon
— November 14, 2022

Summary

Canada qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after 36 years
Canada have a tough group as they face Belgium, Morocco and Croatia
List of the 26 players that will represent Canada in Qatar

Canadian football fans were ecstatic when the national team qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This was the first time in 36 years that Canada has qualified to play the FIFA World Cup as the last time Canada did so was back in 1986.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar and run from Nov 20 to Dec 18.

Canada Will Find It Tough In Group Stages

Football isn’t one of the more popular sports in Canada but given that Canada is now part of the FIFA World Cup, football will generate a lot more interest in the country, especially if Canada makes it out of the group stage.

It’s not going to be easy for Canada as they are part of Group F which has Belgium, Morocco and Croatia. For Canadian fans who are not familiar with those teams, Belgium is ranked in 2^nd place on FIFA’s team rankings, Croatia was the runner-up to France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Morocco has remained undefeated in its journey to qualify for the World Cup.

The top two teams in each group will make it to the playoffs and that means Canada need to cause a few upsets. Canadian football fans don’t really expect them to qualify but they do want Canada to play good football and score a few goals.

Canada will open their World Cup campaign on Nov 23 when they face Belgium, play Croatia on Nov 27 and then take on Morocco on Dec 1.

Canada Names’ 26 Member Squad

The Canadian Soccer Association has named a 26 member squad for the FIFA World Cup. There are no big surprises as they have put together a rather strong squad based on the talent that was available.

The most popular player for Canada is forward Alphonso Davies who plays for top German side Bayern Munich.

Defenders: Joel Waterman, Sam Adekugbe, Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Steven Vitoria, Kamal Miller.

Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair, James Pantemis, Milan Borjan.

Midfielders: David Wotherspoon, Stephen Eustaquio, Atiba Hutchinson, Liam Fraser, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Jonathan Osorio, Ismael Kone, Samuel Piette.

Forwards: Alphonso Davies, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Lucas Cavallini, Junior Hoillett, Liam Miller, Cyle Larin, Ike Ugbo.

Noan Gagnon Author Noah is our American writer who likes to give his own spin on everything Golf & the NHL he covers mainly the US side of the game as Doug covers the Canada. In his time off he can usually be taking to the greens or on the ice playing some hockey