Canada Will Be First World Cup Host to Play Game Outside Its Borders
Canada reached the World Cup knockout round for the first time, but coach Jesse Marsch said the next match will be in Los Angeles.
- Canada advanced to its first-ever men's World Cup knockout round on Wednesday, though a 2-1 loss to Switzerland forces the team to travel to Los Angeles to face South Africa in the Round of 32.
- Following goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi during the second half, Switzerland secured a 2-1 victory, stripping Canada of its home-field advantage for the elimination match.
- Thousands of fans flooded Vancouver streets on Wednesday to support the team, reflecting the pride of 41 million Canadians energized throughout the tournament.
- Head coach Jesse Marsch and defender Alistair Johnston expressed disappointment about leaving Vancouver, though Marsch emphasized recovery and re-energizing before the elimination game.
- Canada becomes the first World Cup host to play outside its borders, while co-hosts the United States and Mexico both won their groups and remain within their countries.
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Independent EspañolVANCOUVER, Canada (AP) — Canada advanced to a knockout round in a World Cup for the first time, but also made history in a less desirable way, becoming the first World Cup host country to…
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Canada will be first World Cup host to play game outside its borders
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada advanced to its first-ever knockout round but also made history in a different way by becoming the first World Cup host to have to play outside of its borders.
Despite the entry into the K.-o. round, World Cup host Canada no longer contests games in its own country and now has to move to the neighboring country USA.
Defeated by Switzerland (1-2) in the last group game on Wednesday night, Canada missed the opportunity to play the game in the 16th final home in Vancouver, and will have to travel to Los Angeles on Sunday (22:00).
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