One of the most interesting appearances of the World Cup will be played in Qatar starting next Sunday (20), Canada returns to the World Cup after 36 years. The first and only participation took place in 1986, when the tournament was played in Mexico. And the team is ready to participate in the 2022 edition. Coach John Herdman announced which 26 players will defend the team. maple leaves in the main football competition on the planet.

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During the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football (Concacaf) qualifiers, the Canadian team competed in the first phase with a presence in Group B, alongside Suriname , Aruba, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. They won all four matches, with 27 goals scored and just one conceded, and secured a place in the second phase. In the elimination clash against Haiti, they won both duels with a cumulative score of 4-0 and qualified for the decisive phase. In the third phase, eight teams competed in the octagonal final. The top three had a direct ranking and the fourth ranked team would go to the draft. With eight wins, four draws and two losses in 14 matches, the Canadians led with 28 points, tied with Mexico, but ahead on goal difference.

At the World Cup, Canada is in Group F, alongside Belgium, Croatia and Morocco. Their debut will take place against the Belgians, Wednesday (23) at 4 p.m. at the Ahmad bin Ali stadium. They will then play against the Croatians on Sunday (27) at 1 p.m. and finish the group stage against the Moroccans on Thursday, December 1 at noon at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Order list

Goalkeepers – James Pantenis (CF Montreal/CAN), Milan Borjan (Red Star/SER) and Dayne Saint Clair (Minnesota United/USA).

Defenders – Samuel Adekugbe (Hatayaspor/TUR), Joel Waterman (CF Montreal/CAN), Alistair Johnston (CF Montreal/CAN), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC/CAN), Kamal Miller (CF Montreal/CAN), Steven Vitória (Desportivo de Chaves/POR) and Derek Cornelius (Panetolikos/GRE).

Midfielder – Liam Fraser (Deinze/BEL), Ismaël Koné (CF Montréal/CAN), Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC/CAN), David Wotherspoon (Saint Johnstone/ESC), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC/CAN), Atiba Hutchinson ( Be?ikta?/TUR), Stephen Eustáquio (Porto/POR) and Samuel Piette (CF Montréal/CAN).

Attackers – Liam Millar (Basel/SUI), Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps/CAN), Iké Ugbo (Troyes/FRA), Tajon Buchanan (Club Brugge/BEL), Jonathan David (LOSC Lille/FRA), Cyle Larin (Club Brugge/ BEL), Alphonso Davies (Bayern/ALE) and Junior Hoilett (Reading/ING).

Technician -John Herdman.