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It wasn't big sporting news, nor was the Canadian soccer world shocked, when Canada failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. After all it has been 24 years since that country managed it's only appearance in the World Cup, in Mexico in 1986, so expectations weren't as high as a goalie Pat Onstad downfield kick.
But Canadian soccer fans were nonetheless disappointed when Canada lost 2-1 to Mexico on Sept. 10, 2008 ending any chance of making it to South Africa (they finished with a 2-2-4 qualifying record with a goal differential of 13-14). And while it is a country that places a greater weight on hockey, the number of kids registered for soccer is closing in on the million mark, some 400,000 more than for ice-hockey.
The Canadian Soccer Association and those involved with the Canadian men's team continue to work on improving the side and are hardly throwing in the towel for 2014 in Brazil. On the contrary, they feel they can do it.
Some say that Canada isn't as talented in soccer
I think its because we don't play soccer as often and its not as popular as hockey and Basketball or Baseball
Technically, it's called the FIFA World Cup, and no, Canada has never won.
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Has Canada ever hosted the FIFA World Cup?
No they have not hosted it yet.
Has the Philippines ever been in the fifa world cup?
No they have not made it yet.
Did Canada ever qualify for the World Cup?
In 1986, Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Mexico. They lost all three group matches and didn't register a single goal.
Has Togo ever been in the FIFA World Cup?
Togo made their debut appearance in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. They have never qualified for any subsequent World Cups since.
Has the FIFA World Cup ever been held in CA?
Yes. The FIFA World Cup has been held in California. In 1994 there were matches in the Rose Bowl (LA) and in Palo Alto (near SF).
Has Argentina ever won the FIFA World Cup?
Yes. Argentina won the 1978 FIFA World Cup and the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Did India ever participated in the FIFA World Cup?
No, India have never played in the FIFA World Cup.
Has there ever been a pope from Canada?
No. Pope Francis was the first pope from the New World. There has never been a pope from Canada.
Did Ireland ever host the fifa world cup?
No they have not hosted the world cup ever.
What is the closest Ghana have ever come in the FIFA World Cup?
Round 2 in 2006 FIFA World Cup.
What is Spain best ever placing at a FIFA World Cup?
Fourth place in 1950 fifa world cup.
Did France ever host the World Cup?
France hosted the 1938 FIFA World Cup and 1998 FIFA World Cup.
