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12-05-2025, 10:15 AM
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https://www.sportsnet.ca/fifa-world-...ifa-world-cup/
Canada's group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been set.
Joining the Canadians in Group B will be Qatar, Switzerland and the winner of UEFA Playoff A.
The UEFA Playoff A winner will be determined in March, with one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina being in play to go against Canada.
Canada will play their first game at Toronto's BMO Field on June 12.
Canada will stage 10 opening-round games — split evenly between Toronto and Vancouver, which will host Canada's two other opening-round matches June 18 and 24 at B.C. Place Stadium.
Your thoughts on Canada in this Group B?
Switzerland is ranked 17th according to FIFA.
Qatar's rank is 51st.
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12-05-2025, 10:58 AM
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Canada have a realistic chance of getting out of the group, given that there will be 8 third-place finishers who will advance to the Round of 32.
I'm going to our second game at BC Place, so hopefully we don’t crap the bed against Qatar. We need to win that game and draw one of the two others.
Italy should win their playoff, but they've also been below their historical standard lately, which is why they are in the situation their in. We can draw a team like Switzerland as we've tightened up our defensive play over the last couple of windows. Our problem will be scoring since we are still a counterattacking team that doesn't build up in a sophisticated way.
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12-05-2025, 12:18 PM
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I think our group's composition gives us a good chance to make it out in the the elimination round. Even without the 3rd place finishers that can advance to the round of 32, I think we have a realistic chance at beating each individual team in the group.
Of course I think Switzerland is stronger, and I wouldn't underestimate Qatar and Bosnia/Herzegovina either. But we shouldn't be completely outclassed by Switzerland. And I honestly think Italy is a much weaker team than its FIFA ranking suggests -- IMO right now, we are a stronger team than Italy is.
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12-05-2025, 01:41 PM
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Canada is a more mature team this time around and a coach who's not going to give bulletin board material before a game. For those who don't watch soccer and will join the bandwagon come June, Canada is way more than Alphonso Davies these days.
We have more depth in midfield and more depth at centre-back. We've only surrendered a single goal in the last 5 friendly matches against teams in the Top 50. Almost all of our players now play in first or second-tier leagues around the world (Bundesliga, English Championship, Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A, Belgian League, MLS). Our main issue is our striker quality.
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12-05-2025, 03:19 PM
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As good as Alphonso Davies is, he is far too injury-prone, and that doesn't bode well for tournaments.
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The whole world has gone down a road no one can recover from, and it's nothing to do with governments, it's because so much of the general public is so fucking stupid.
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12-06-2025, 09:12 AM
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Even watching highlights of the draw last night is cringe and painful... can't imagine what watching the entire bloated thing was like.
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12-06-2025, 12:44 PM
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Not FIFA but GG Whitecaps, not this year.
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12-06-2025, 03:42 PM
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Yes, not FIFA, but the Whitecaps beat themselves in the cup final. Two mistakes and that cost them the game.
It sucks... Vancouver is just a city with teams that can't win when it counts (notwithstanding the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1979). Vancouver is cursed, at least when it comes to local sports teams. Let's hope that we can celebrate Canada getting out of the group at BC Place.
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12-06-2025, 03:45 PM
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Is there some kind of statue that was thrown into Coal Harbour or False Creek that needs to be recovered to reverse the curse?
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12-06-2025, 03:54 PM
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It sucks... Vancouver is just a city with teams that can't win when it counts (notwithstanding the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1979). Vancouver is cursed, at least when it comes to local sports teams. Let's hope that we can celebrate Canada getting out of the group at BC Place.
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Well at least the Lions won 6 Grey cups.
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12-07-2025, 05:33 AM
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Is there some kind of statue that was thrown into Coal Harbour or False Creek that needs to be recovered to reverse the curse?
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If RS members who kept BC in their username after they left the Province returns to BC, that might turn the tide and reverse the jinx.
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12-07-2025, 08:27 AM
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That was a worthy thank. Well deserved. 
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youre dating a panda express girl? shouldnt she be a really cheap date? also im pretty sure all panda express girls are mexican.
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12-07-2025, 10:28 AM
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Well at least the Lions won 6 Grey cups.
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CFL don't count.
No US teams.
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12-07-2025, 10:29 AM
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Oof, tough crowd. 
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youre dating a panda express girl? shouldnt she be a really cheap date? also im pretty sure all panda express girls are mexican.
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03-25-2026, 09:29 AM
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Bumping the thread since we're less than 100 days away and we're going to find out this week who Canada will play in our first game in Toronto.
Despite all of the turmoil in the world and the corruption of FIFA itself, the World Cup is an event that does draw half of the world's population together. I hope that it does bring people in Canada together, for as long as Canada is in the tournament.
What do you guys think about the jerseys? https://www.canadasoccerstore.com/en...439-1736775071
The black kit is divisive, but I like that they tried something different. I'm going to buy one because nothing daring like this will ever be released or made again.
Anyone else get tickets? I understand that there will be another official FIFA ticket window in April, which will be the last chance to get tickets straight from FIFA, rather than resellers.
The trophy is coming to Vancouver too in April: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fifa...-how-to-see-it
It looks like the $600 million of taxpayer dollars is being invested into bringing a bunch of musicians to the PNE over the tournament. Other cities in the US are scaling back their Fan Fests. Lots of interesting acts to be sure: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/fifa-f.../entertainment
Even the city of Surrey is hosting viewing parties: https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/ne...m-games-summer
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03-25-2026, 10:09 AM
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Will Iran play? And after last game defect?
Anyone else not into FIFA and can't wait for the shitshow and for it to be over?
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03-25-2026, 10:35 AM
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I like soccer but the terrible reffing system and how corrupt FIFA is destroys any appeal of the World Cup to me. I don't know how anyone can stand watching it now that the bad calls are in high def and replayed from 12 angles.
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03-25-2026, 10:44 AM
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Absolutely zero interest from me for this, terrible organization and terrible game calling
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03-25-2026, 12:07 PM
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Somehow, I am still feeling very salty for not getting selected for volunteering even though I figured the chances of not getting selected is higher than getting selected LOL~
The thing that I found to be most absurd was -- there were 2 options to pay for a higher chance of winning the game ticket lottery. Note that you aren't actually paying more money for tickets (yet) -- you are just paying $50 or $150 for a better chance of getting picked for the game ticket. If this doesn't scream GREED in the most blantant and shameless way, I don't know how else greed can be so openly shown.
My biggest hurdle to enjoy the game and festivities is my regular daily duty as a dad. School / summer camp and extracurricular activities don't stop for FIFA World Cup, so I can only work around them, and that imposes a lot of limitations on what I'd be able to do.
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03-25-2026, 12:22 PM
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FIFA Cup winner prob already determined ... why would anyone want to watch the show? 
Friend got a volunteering position, last mile. He said there was one job ... 4 positions only, where you get to escort player to post game pee testing ... see all the stars weenies!
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03-25-2026, 12:43 PM
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Who will be the victor? Team USA? 
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03-25-2026, 12:47 PM
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Fuck FIFA and Fuck soccer fans. Boring ass game with globally obnoxious fans.
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