The Canadians lost 1-0 to Belgium, ranked number two in the world, despite generating 21 shots while Belgium only had seven. Café Diplomatico on College Street held a watch party for the game. The restaurant set up a large tent on its patio for the occasion.Giovinco says he's happy to see so many people out supporting Canada, but adds that he isn't surprised, because he's seen the sport grow in popularity in recent years.
"In the last four or five years [soccer in Canada] has grown a lot, so I'm not surprised. I think soccer is the best sport in the world and it’s good to see all the people behind the team," he said. A watch party was also held at Garden Square in Brampton, where seven members of Canada's national team are from.
A group of fans gathered at Toronto's Eaton Centre to watch the game alongside Canadian women's soccer star Christine Sinclair. "As a Canadian and as a soccer fan I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. And to be able to share this first game with fans here in Toronto, I just can’t wait to watch the game," Sinclair said.Canadian players exited their team bus and entered the stadium in Doha, Qatar ahead of their match.Related Stories
Who expected Canada win
It’s okay Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️
The country is such a joke. Losing at everything, barely meaning anything on the world stage. Sad.
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Win I next game eh
I can't watch it anymore lol mad 😡 eh
CANADA 🇨🇦 will beat CROATIA 🇭🇷 - AlphonsoDavies is going to have a stellar game - bet on it
Game was amazing. And I hate soccer ⚽🇨🇦
Canada played great and very well. Team had proved [Not every victory shows up on the scoreboard].
Played really well. Cant fault the guys, grit passion and bravery. I look forward to our next match against Canada this Sunday. It will be mixed feelings but hoping we both qualify
What a great game by this team. So so different from the one that laboured at times in those tough away CONCACAF games….stunning performance today.
It’s for the best. The majority of people living in Canada are first and foremost wanting their “back home” country to win. Canada isn’t a country of tradition or deep connection with its citizens. Stop trying to make it such. It once was. But nevermore.
Alfonso Davis is eligible to play for Toronto Maple Leaf now. So much hype for nothing 😂🤣
A performance to be proud of...
deserved loss. I hate Canada
Great game. Expected less from Canada. I'm just glad I put my bet on Belgium.
go Canada go
😩
We fuckin lost..
Fitting result for the land of the gay
Davies needed a humbling moment. He got it and now the team and he can move on
They deserve respect, played great, but if they do not score then is a problem, they missed too many chances
If only that first penalty!! Well played. They belong on that field. They proved it today! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
As I figured, I really wish they would have tied though.
Canada played extremely well to compete against no.2 ranked team. Completely dominated the first half. Belgium had only 2 shots. Just wished the finishing could have been better by Canada. But they competed really well. Felt they robbed us in the 3rd penalty call.
Stop celebrating a loss.
Such an awesome game, resulting in loss.. 21 attempts, 3 on target and 0 goals On the contrary Belgium had 7 attempts, 2 on target and 1 goal
Croatia will punish Canada on Sunday .
DAMMIT
World Cup games played : 4 ...Goals scored 0
Canada was the better team on this day. Unfortunately they didn’t take advantage of the many opportunities to score that they had. Hats of to the whole team and manager.
Everyone underestimated Canada. they may have lost but we showed the world that we deserved to be in the world cup! good job 👏🏼 very proud!
You can't miss penalty shots if you're serious about competing. They could send me there and I can do the same, shoot the ball at the goalie. That's why we send pros. Lots of speed, some creativity, zero finish.
well played game .. never win if you dont score
Still waiting for Canada's first ever World Cup goal. 0 goals in 4 games so far.
Well done team Canada! Unfortunate that Canada lost today but they definitely overwhelmed Belgium with their tenacious grip on the game.
Tough loss for Canada. Need to tidy up those finishes against Croatia.
Canada played great! Nothing to be upset about
We are down but not out, yet! Canada, ‘eh🇨🇦
Belgian goalie too big !
Where were they training? I hope it was year round on WC size fields in the heat.
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Disappointing loss! Outstanding effort against 2 team in world we deserved a better result
Very disappointing! Boys played a good game but not hungry enough!
Never mind...Still 2 games remaining
They panick when they resch the net they were selfish and don’t play as a team
You showed brilliantly so proud to say your our Canadian team . You have another game to play do your best we’re behind you🇨🇦🎉😀
1-0 after 90 mins of play! Soccer the most boring sport in history 😆
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Canadian Team Played very well today. Congratulations 👏🏻
Too bad but good fight
Great game keep it up sunday!
Really hoping Croatia can go out there and end Canadas World Cup. While also embarassing that prick goalie Canada has.
Folks…. Belgium was garbage. They over estimated Canada but that’s on them. End of the day, Canada didn’t get a point and this tournament doesn’t care who you are or where you’re from. It’s strictly about results. Canada lost. Not good enough.
Davies was rusty. No doubt. Otherwise a very good showing against a world powerhouse.
They played their asses off though. Good on them.
Finishing and lack of killer instinct was very Maple Leafs.
Failure just like our boy JohnTory 🤣
What a game. CANADA ROCKS 🇨🇦❤🇨🇦🔥🇨🇦⚽️
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