It seems like Canada is in a great position to qualify but they still work to be doneThe Canadian men’s soccer team’s 4-1 victory against Panama World Cup qualifier in Toronto was conclusive and exciting on many levels for the fans watching.

To begin this has kept Canada undefeated through six of its 14 matches in the final stage of regional qualifying. They have two wins and four draws, and Canada is sitting in third place in the eight-team CONCACAF group (comprised of teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean). The best three teams after this round are set to receive a ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The fourth-place team gets another chance through an intercontinental playoff matchup. Canada’s two toughest-looking matches is Mexico and at the United States are already in the back of their minds, with Canada earning a 1-1 draw in both. So, with them nearing the halfway point of the final round, the Canadian men have been in a great position to qualify for their first World Cup since 1986.

The next World Cup qualifying is in mid-November, and Canada will host Costa Rica that are currently in fifth place on Nov. 12 and first-place Mexico on Nov. 16. Both matches will be at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, where the cold weather could possibly give Canada some little chance against its opponents from the warmer side.  With Canada’s home-field advantage that should continue to play a bigger role for them and their confidence. It seems like the crowed in Toronto see that the team has potential.

After such a long time of not having a Canadian team qualify for the World Cup it would be nice for us to even just have a chance to be in the running again. This shows that maybe we are closer to seeing the Canadian man make a mark for themselves, their country and for their fans.