Canada has been a trailblazer in international football for years, but thanks to a golden generation with players such as Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Club acquisition Tajon Buchanan, it now suddenly seems to be able to set its foot next to the big boys.
Canada has therefore swept through the North and Central American World Cup qualifying round, not having a single defeat in 11 games. El Salvador also provided little resistance, even though it took a long time before the liberating goal fell.
Record international Atiba Hutchinson scored after 66 minutes (unknowingly) with his back and ex-Ghent player Jonathan David made it 0-2 in the final phase on the counter.
It was Canada’s 3rd win in 6 days. At 3 games from the end, it counts 8 points ahead of Panama, which is currently 4th in a play-off place. The Canadians already celebrated the victory in El Salvador as if they can already book their tickets for Qatar, but mathematically they can place themselves against Costa Rica on March 24 at the earliest.
