Canadian men’s soccer team to face Belgium, Morocco and Croatia in World Cup first round – National
Canada will face Belgium, Morocco and Croatia in Group F within the opening group stage of the World Cup in Qatar this November.
The Canadian males are ranked thirty eighth on the planet in comparison with No. 2 for Belgium, No. 16 for Croatia and No, 24 Morocco.
Canada was the final ball taken within the draw.
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The Canadians drew France, Hungary and the Soviet Union as first-round opponents of their solely different go to to soccer’s showcase — Mexico ’86. Canada misplaced all three matches and was outscored 5-0.
Friday’s draw had Canada in Pot 4, which featured the lowest-ranked certified groups. Guidelines of the draw meant that the Canadians couldn’t be put in a gaggle with fellow CONCACAF qualifiers Mexico and the U.S.
The draw occurred on the Doha Exhibition and Conference Middle with actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Reshmin Chowdhury as hosts.
The 32-team match runs Nov. 21 by Dec. 18.
