Mexico await Canada in the last 16
Mexico tonight, and everything is on the line
Your team plays Mexico in the World Cup last 16 tonight, in the early hours of Monday European time (2). The winner goes to the quarterfinals. Canada have already surpassed expectations under Jesse Marsch, who called everything beyond the group stage "a bonus." That bonus just got real.
Morocco loss in the group stage still stings
Morocco beat Canada in the group stage, and the fallout was ugly (3). The win triggered unrest in Amsterdam, with Dutch police criticised for their handling of the situation. None of that touches your team now, but it is a reminder of how high these stakes are.
Brahim Diaz ran hot against Canada
Brahim Diaz stood out against Canada earlier in the tournament (4). The Real Madrid man has been on fire at this World Cup, and his performance against your team drew attention on the Managing Madrid podcast. He was not the reason Canada lost, but he made the difference.
Fan-reaktioner
Canada fans are soaking in the moment. Your team joined a list of 41 countries that have won a World Cup knockout match, alongside Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and others. The r/soccer thread is full of supporters just happy to be here and hungry for more.
Sources
- 2. sportnieuws.nl — Live WK voetbal | Engeland keert terug naar bijzondere plek voor clash met Mexico: fans zorgen voor onrust bij hotel
- 3. telegraaf.nl — Ergernis en zorgen om de-escalatie Amsterdam na winst Marokko: ’Relschoppers zien optreden van politie als pure zwakheid’
- 4. managingmadrid.com — Managing Madrid Podcast: REACTION: Brazil Are Eliminated From The World Cup. PLUS: Mbappe And Brahim Are On Fire!