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Canada are aiming to sign off at the 2022 World Cup with another eye-catching performance against Morocco.Alphonso Davies made history with his country's first-ever World Cup goal last time out, but John Herdman's team then subsided to a 4-1 defeat against an impre sive Croatia.That result mean elimination but the Maple Leafs can still pose problems for a Morocco side needing a point to be sure of progre sion to the last-16.Here's the latest team news as the preparation for 2026 starts in earnest.MORE: Getty Images Interestingly,Jonathan Daviddrops out of the lineup with all-time leading scorerCyle
Jerry Rice Jersey Larinentering the fray. David, a young star with Lille, has not been as dangerous this tournament as he has proven for club and country in the past.Herdman is withoutStephen Eustaquioas he hopesto sign off in Qatar with a strong performance, as the midfielder came off injured vs. Croatia. He's replaced in midfield byMark-Anthony Kaye, as captainAtiba Hutchinsonalso drops out due to fitne s i sues.Sam Adekugbe andJonathan Osorio enter the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the two previous matches.Canada confirmed line-up vs. Morocco (4-3-3, right to left)
Roger Craig Jersey : 18. Borjan (GK) 2. Johnston, 5. Vitoria, 4. Miller, 3. Adekugbe 10. Hoilett, 14. Kaye, 21. Osorio 11. Buchanan, 17. Larin, 19. Davies.MORE: MORE:After suffering a hamstring injury while representing Bayern Munich two weeks ago,Alphonso Davieswas a major doubt for Canada's tournament opener.The 22-year-old was named in the lineup despite injury concerns and looked super sharp, causing problems for Belgium every time he touched the ball. Davies was back again for his unforgettable flourish against Croatia.The Canada coach was unlikely to make significant changes for this match, but he made just one swap, with strikerCyle Larin, the nation's all-
Joe Staley Jersey time leading goalscorer, coming in forJunior Hoilett. CaptainAtiba Hutchinsonearns his 100th cap in the match, becoming the first Canadian international to reach the century mark.Surprisingly, full-backSam Adekugberemained on the bench for the second straight match, withRichie Laryeacontinuing to show out for Canada in his stead.Head coach John Herdman earns his 50th cap for the national team in this match, in what has the of Canada. If so, what a ride it's been.Canada confirmed line-up vs. Croatia (3-5-2, right to left): 18-Borjan (GK) 2-Johnston, 5-Vitoria, 4-Miller 22-Laryea, 7-Eustaquio, 11-Buchanan, 13-Hutchinson, 19-Davies 20-David, 17-Larin.Injured:NoneSuspended
Joe Montana Jersey :NoneYOUR STARTING XI! Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) Getty Images Here are the 26 names on Canada's World Cup squad in Qatar :PositionNo.PlayerClubAgeCapsGK18Milan BorjanRed Star Belgrade (SRB)3568GK16James PantemisCF Montreal (CAN)250GK1Dayne St. ClairMinnesota United (USA)252DEF3Sam AdekugbeHatayspor (TUR)2734DEF25Derek CorneliusPanetolikos (GRE)2414DEF2Alistair JohnstonCF Montreal (CAN)2430DEF22Richie LaryeaToronto FC (CAN)2734DEF4Kamal MillerCF Montreal (CAN)2529DEF5Steven VitoriaGD Chaves (POR)3535DEF26Joel
Tevin Coleman Jersey WatermanCF Montreal (CAN)262MID7Stephen EustaquioFC Porto (POR)2522MID8Liam FraserKMSK Deinze (BEL)2415MID13Atiba HutchinsonBesiktas (TUR)3998MID14Mark-Anthony KayeToronto FC (CAN)2738MID15Ismael KoneCF Montreal (CAN)206MID21Jonathan OsorioToronto FC (CAN)3057MID23Liam MillarFC Basel (SWZ)2316MID6Samuel PietteCF Montreal (CAN)2866MID24David WotherspoonSt. Johnstone (SCO)3210MID10Junior HoilettReading FC (ENG)3250FWD11Tajon BuchananClub Brugge (BEL)2326FWD9Lucas CavalliniVancouver Whitecaps (CAN)2934FWD20Jonathan DavidLOSC Lille (FRA)2235FWD19Alphonso DaviesBayern Munich (GER)2234FWD17Cyle LarinClub Brugge (BEL)2755FWD12Ike UgboTroyes (FRA)248