The Canadian men's national team had its best-ever World Cup, but where do they go from here? Our soccer experts answered your questions.Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press
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After a hard-fought loss to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday, Canada is out of the World Cup. But the team made history this year, earning its first-ever win in the tournament – on home soil, no less – and also winning its first knockout game.
Canada’s role as co-host has also ended – the final match in Toronto was a nail-biter between Portugal and Croatia last Thursday, and Vancouver’s thrilling last game between Switzerland and Colombia ended in a penalty shoot-out.
After years of anticipation from both host cities and the team itself, did the World Cup live up to our expectations? How did the expanded 48-team format go? And which countries are the favourites to be crowned World Cup champion next week?
Sports writers Cathal Kelly, Paul Attfield, Neil Davidson and David Ebner answered your questions about the World Cup, Canada’s showing and where the team goes from here.
What did Canada do well and what do we need to improve next time? Can this country call the World Cup run a success? Is it really a big deal Alphonso Davies hardly played – and which players rose to the occasion in his absence?
Head to the comments section of this article to see their responses.