Canada returned to the pinnacle of men's football, the FIFA World Cup, for the first time in 36 years - but their journey has been cut short upon the conclusion of the group stages.
John Herdman's youthful and energetic squad were keen to make themselves known in Qatar, and impressed in their opener despite going down 1-0 to Belgium on Wednesday (23 November).
Star player Alphonso Davies saw his penalty saved before Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal of the game for the European side.
But a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Croatia on Sunday (27 November) evening consigned them to an early group stage exit.
A high-flying Morocco sent the Canadians home without a win after defeating them 2-1, despite an own goal from Nayef Augerd giving them a way back into the game.
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Canada soccer team results and scores
Group F:
Wednesday 23 November
Match: Belgium vs Canada 1-0 (Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium)
Scorer: Michy Batshuayi (44’).
Sunday 27 November
Match: Croatia vs Canada 4-1 (Khalifa International Stadium)
Scorers: Croatia - Andrej Kramaric (36', 70'), Marko Livaja (44'), Lovro Majer (90+4'); Canada - Alphonso Davies (2').
Thursday, 1 December
Match: Canada vs Morocco 1-2 (Al Thumama Stadium)
Scorers: Canada - Nayef Augerd (OG, 40'); Morocco - Hakim Ziyech (4'), Youssef En-Nesyri (23').