Doha: Canada made another history in the second minute of the second match of the group stage, playing in the World Cup after 36 years. Alphonso Davies scored the country’s first goal in the World Cup against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium. Davies’ header went past Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic and into the net. It is also the fastest goal in this World Cup.
The goal scored in the second minute of the match gave Canada great confidence after losing by one goal against Belgium in the last match. But after two goals, Croatia dealt a double blow.
Canada will reach the World Cup after 36 years. The last time they played in 1986, they were eliminated in the group stage without scoring a single goal. Canada qualified for the World Cup in Qatar by playing in the CONCACAF regional qualifiers that included Mexico and the USA.
English Summary: Alphonso Davies makes history as Bayern Munich star hits first World Cup goal for Canada