For the first time ever in Men's Soccer history, Canada will be taking part in consecutive World Cups. Currently ranked 30th on the world stage, they will also enter the tournament as a co-host, becoming just the 19th team to play World Cup matches on home soil. Their offense is headlined by Edmonton’s Alphonso Davies, who has already been ruled out of the June 12th opener due to a hamstring injury. But Canada’s backbone stands between the pipes, as Quebec’s Maxime Crepeau will be tasked with making the timely saves when it matters most. He didn’t play in the previous World Cup after breaking his leg during the 2022 MLS Finals. And when it comes to the chess match on grass, Jesse Marsch will be making the lineup calls and in-game decisions. Can the Canadians go on a run? Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

<p>For the first time ever in Men's Soccer history, Canada will be taking part in consecutive World Cups. Currently ranked 30th on the world stage, they will also enter the tournament as a co-host, becoming just the 19th team to play World Cup matches on home soil. Their offense is headlined by Edmonton&rsquo;s Alphonso Davies, who has already been ruled out of the June 12th opener due to a hamstring injury. But Canada&rsquo;s backbone stands between the pipes, as Quebec&rsquo;s Maxime Crepeau will be tasked with making the timely saves when it matters most. He didn&rsquo;t play in the previous World Cup after breaking his leg during the 2022 MLS Finals. And when it comes to the chess match on grass, Jesse Marsch will be making the lineup calls and in-game decisions. Can the Canadians go on a run? Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.</p>