Canadian soccer fans are dreaming of the World Cup and with a historic win over the United States Sunday, that dream is now one step closer to becoming a reality.
With a 2-0 result in the freezing Hamilton cold, Canada improved to 6-0-4 for 22 points to remain the only undefeated team in the Octagon. The top three teams in the table automatically advance to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Canada could clinch a spot as soon as Wednesday on the road against El Salvador.
Sunday’s win marked Canada’s first victory over the United States in men’s World Cup qualifying in more than 40 years. The match also saw Cyle Larin move into sole possession of first place in the nation’s all-time goals list with his 23rd, which proved to be the winner.
After the thrilling win over their biggest rivals, Canadian soccer fans from coast to coast took to social media to celebrate. Here are some of the best reactions:
CANADA!!!!!!!! TOP OF THE TABLE UNDEFEATED #canMNT
— Alphonso Davies (@AlphonsoDavies) January 30, 2022
ONE FOR THE BOOKS!
The #CanMNT edge another HUGE step closer to World Cup qualification! @CanadaSoccerEN | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/jufxaF9Gby
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 30, 2022
"IT'S OVER"
@AlphonsoDavies's reaction says it all#CanMNT l : https://t.co/M2sOAvwfpx pic.twitter.com/yRsAvnwE3e
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) January 30, 2022
#CANMNT #Concacaf #CANvUSA pic.twitter.com/CNBBOjXpeH
— Crim the Half-Elf (@CrimCartier) January 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/GregorydSam/status/1487912178644623360
As a Vancouverite, I’m soo proud of @SamAdekugbe
Such a great move for his career to leave the caps.
Thank you very much for your efforts today and all of the yesterday’s.
Keep up the great work, Força#CanadaRED#CANMNT
— Steve (@SteveTweetA) January 30, 2022
Canada #CANMNT pic.twitter.com/JreTWErIcX
— Eric P (@pelzy_eric) January 30, 2022
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