Derek Van Diest

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VAN DIEST: Plenty of lessons learned for Canada at FIFA World Cup

Herdman and Canada Soccer learned plenty of lessons in its brief competitive tenure at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which came to an end Sunday with a 4-1 loss to Croatia here at the Khalifa International Stadium

November 28, 2022 Soccer

Canada coach John Herdman gives the thumbs up after losing to Croatia at the World Cup yesterday.

WORLD CUP NOTES: Morocco defeats Belgium in surprising win

Romain Saiss and Zakaria Aboukhlal scored for Morocco in a 2-0 win, which has the semifinalists and third-place finisher from four years ago in Russia on the brink of crashing out in the group stage

November 28, 2022 Sports

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (R) and Abdelhamid Sabiri are greeted at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco.

Croatian coach feels disrespected by Canadian coach's comment at FIFA World Cup

After the emotional 1-0 loss at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Herdman gathered his troops on the field and gave an impassioned speech

November 27, 2022 Soccer

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Ivan Perisic during the press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 26, 2022.

WORLD CUP NOTES: Germany facing group-stage elimination again

A shocking loss to Japan in its opening game, means Germany needs to get a result from its second game Sunday against Spain (2 p.m. ET. TSN) at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of here

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November 27, 2022 Soccer

Germany's coach Hans-Dieter Flick (right) talks to forward Leroy Sane during a training session at the Al Shamal Stadium in Al Shamal, north of Doha on Nov. 26, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Spain and Germany.

Lionel Messi rescues Argentina in win against Mexico

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi and Argentina live to fight another day.

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November 27, 2022 Soccer

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Canada not interested in being a space filler at the FIFA World Cup

The Canadian men’s national team wanted to make statement on the world stage, and did as much in its opening game against Belgium on Wednesday.

November 26, 2022 Soccer

John Herdman, head coach of Canada, speaks to their team after the 0-1 loss to Beligum.

England goes from heroes to zeros at FIFA World Cup

The scoreless draw between England and the United States here at the Al Bayt Stadium was nothing to write home about.

November 25, 2022 Soccer

USA's forward #21 Timothy Weah (L) fights for the ball with England's defender #06 Harry Maguire during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Friday.

WORLD CUP NOTES: Host Qatar first to be eliminated from tournament

Qatar lost its second Group A match here Friday, falling 3-1 to Senegal, which essentially eliminated them from advancing to the second round. The dagger came later in the day when the Netherlands and Ecuador tied 1-1

November 25, 2022 Soccer

Players react on the pitch after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Senegal at the Al-Thumama Stadium.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield inspires Canada to new heights at FIFA World Cup

Heading into the contest, Canada got some out-of-this world advice from Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, invited to come speak to the group prior to the game

November 25, 2022 Soccer

Canada's English coach John Herdman speaks to his players after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 23, 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo still dominating on FIFA World Cup stage

The Portugal star was again front and centre in a 3-2 win against Ghana on Thursday, at the Stadium 974, which has been constructed from shipping containers and will be dismantled after the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.

November 24, 2022 Soccer

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal from a penalty shot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 24, 2022.

Derek Van Diest

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK VAN DIEST

VAN DIEST: Plenty of lessons learned for Canada at FIFA World Cup

WORLD CUP NOTES: Morocco defeats Belgium in surprising win

Croatian coach feels disrespected by Canadian coach's comment at FIFA World Cup

WORLD CUP NOTES: Germany facing group-stage elimination again

Lionel Messi rescues Argentina in win against Mexico

Canada not interested in being a space filler at the FIFA World Cup

England goes from heroes to zeros at FIFA World Cup

WORLD CUP NOTES: Host Qatar first to be eliminated from tournament

Astronaut Chris Hadfield inspires Canada to new heights at FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo still dominating on FIFA World Cup stage

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