The Canadian men’s national team’s first win (and first goal) at the World Cup will have to wait.
Canada lost to Belgium 1-0 in its first game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday.
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The Canadians came out strong in the first half, surprising a world No. 2-ranked Belgium side and earning a penalty kick nine minutes in.
With superstar Alphonso Davies kicking from the spot, Belgian ‘keeper Thibault Courtois stretched out to make a save and keep the score 0-0.
Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi then broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, giving his side the 1-0 lead entering half time despite Canada’s 14 attempted shots — the most in any half without a goal at the World Cup since 2006.
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Despite Canada’s continuous pressure in the second half, Belgium hung on for the victory and three points.
Canada’s next opportunity comes Sunday against Croatia.
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