Match Thread: World Cup Group F - Matchday 1 - Belgium v Canada - November 23, 2022 - 10pm local time / 2pm ET / 11am PT

[mowe]

Not sure I agree with Laryea over Adekugbe. 

But let’s not bury the lede:

Atiba will be leading Canada out for our first World Cup game since 1986!!!

Absolutely perfect 🤩.

[youllneverwalkalone]

The only one alive in '86

[JuicyHam]

I haven't been active here recently but i've just come to say it's finally happening and i'm incredibly happy and thankful I got to be apart of the highs and the lows of this world cup cycle with this great group of fans and blessed to see Canada finally back at the world cup for the first time in my life 

[The Beaver 2.0]

8 minutes ago, gwsmith63 said:

With Beaver Tails for dessert!!!

Be kind to my kin!

[rydermike]

Starting lineup should include Doneil Henry sitting by the defensive corner flag

[The Beaver 2.0]

Super proud of our lads, Herdman's staff, and us stalwart fans!!  I don't have huge expectations for us today, just that I want to see us fight, play good football, get some time on the ball, and keep the game real close. Let's continue to close the gap. I like the line-up and formation.  Now, let's see how we might hang with a top tier nation. We're gonna need some luck, a ton of hard work, and some flashes of brilliance.  Damned proud of our lads!

[jonovision]

I'm fully prepared to enjoy this match no matter the result (or as much as possible while dealing at the same time with a room full of junior high students) but wouldn't it be something if there was a result to celebrate?

[NotCanadian]

Good luck to Canada from Croatia! Go get a point, please!

[TGAA_Star]

Hoping this match ends in a draw or a Canada win but a draw I'm okay with it

[gwsmith63]

1 minute ago, jonovision said:

I'm fully prepared to enjoy this match no matter the result (or as much as possible while dealing at the same time with a room full of junior high students) but wouldn't it be something if there was a result to celebrate?

Positive result = No homework 

Negative result = Detention 

😂😂😂

[dyslexic nam]

11 minutes ago, lamptern said:

Who is the shadow center forward behind David?😅

I sometimes play a false 9.  

[TGAA_Star]

It just got real boys

[dyslexic nam]

I am nervous as hell.  Been pacing straight time.  Time for beer.  

[RichV]

Trying to relax. I can't!

[canadasoccer20]

I am so impressed with the Canadian turnout! Looks like a home game for Canada. Well done members in this forum who made the trip!

[Bison44]

I havnt been this nervous since I was sitting in the delivery room waiting on the wifey to pop.  Lets hope this goes just as good.  

[bwilly11]

I bet this will be the best performance we ever see from Borjan.

[canuckgbp]

Really well done hype video by tsn. Hope they post it. 

[kacbru]

Beautiful sunrise, glorious morning. All looking good for Canada. Only downside, I have to listen to John Terry on the pregame. 

[jonovision]

Wait, Wileman and Caldwell are calling this? Is there an alternate feed available?

[clamlinguine]

I like our starting line up. Now lets go.

[narduch]

Just now, jonovision said:

Wait, Wileman and Caldwell are calling this? Is there an alternate feed available?

Fox or RDS

Edited November 23, 2022 by narduch

[LittleOzzy]

1 minute ago, jonovision said:

Wait, Wileman and Caldwell are calling this? Is there an alternate feed available?

You would prefer Gareth Wheeler?

[Vasi]

Just now, jonovision said:

Wait, Wileman and Caldwell are calling this? Is there an alternate feed available?

If you are watching online on tsn you can watch the Flemish stream. 

[dyslexic nam]

Micro goal #1 - get through the first 15-29 minutes without conceding.