The CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers are in Toronto, Ontario as teams compete for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Many teams are showing well such as Mexico and the United States leading the final round of qualifiers. However Canada has shocked a great deal of spectators with their outstanding performance on the pitch.

Canada is comfortably sitting 3rd in the standings with a 2-4-0 record, after an amazing 4-1 victory over Panama on Wednesday. The Canadians absolutely dominated the field for the greater part of the matching, showing the world their elite capability. 

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At the start of the game, less than 5 minutes after kick off Panama took an early lead with a beautiful cross pass to Orlando Blackburn who put it in for a goal. However Canada put unrelenting pressure on Panama’s defence until the 26th minute of play where Canada was able to tie the game up with a corner kick. Canada kept their momentum after this, scoring an additional 3 goals.

Many are attributing this must win victory to one player in particular, Alphonso Davies. The 20 year old Ghana Born Canadian showcased his lightning speed, perceptive playmaking, and flair cementing himself as the face of his soccer club. Davies was signed to the Whitecaps at the age of 16 debuting in his first game in 2016. Davies later moved on to Bayern Munich in the 2018-2019 season where he currently plays.

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After the game Toronto rapper Drake shot Davies a text congratulating him and his team on a well deserved win. Drake also invited team Canada to meet with him to celebrate getting past qualifiers, posting the pictures to twitter. 

No one can be certain what Canada has in store for them in the coming year in Qatar, but for now fans and citizens of Canada can bask in the milestone met by such an exceptional team.