Canada 16th in Guardian World Cup 2022 Power Rankings

The World Cup 2022 is generating significant excitement, especially with the recent Power Rankings released by the UK’s Guardian newspaper on June 15th, 2022. In a surprising turn of events, Canada has been ranked 16th out of the 32 participating teams, a position that has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations among football fans.

This ranking has placed Canada above several traditional World Cup powerhouses, including Mexico, which finds itself at 19th, and the United States, sitting at 20th. Costa Rica trails the CONCACAF quartet, ranked at 29th. This reflects a notable shift in the football landscape and highlights Canada’s impressive journey through the World Cup 2022 Qualifying rounds.

Canada’s high ranking is a monumental recognition of the Canadian Men’s National Team, showcasing their recent technical and tactical prowess. Being placed above renowned teams like Poland, Japan, Ecuador, and Ghana speaks volumes about the potential of this young and dynamic squad. As they prepare for the tournament, hopes are high that Canada can leverage their speed and attacking flair to challenge formidable opponents like Belgium and Croatia. However, caution is advised against Morocco to avoid overconfidence.

Achieving a spot in the round of 16 would be a monumental milestone for Canada, especially considering that their likely opponents would be powerhouses like Spain or Germany, barring any major upsets.

16) Canada – World Cup 2022 Power Rankings

A little-known quantity at this level having previously qualified in 1986, Canada will fancy letting their clutch of top-class talent loose on ageing Belgium and Croatia sides in Qatar. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Cyle Larin are capable of troubling anyone. A dispute about prize money has caused ructions this month and John Herdman, their excellent English manager, will hope distractions are kept to a minimum.

Nick Ames and Ed Aarons for The Guardian – Read the full article here.

As we look forward to the World Cup 2022, all eyes will be on Canada to see how they can make their mark on this prestigious stage. For the latest updates and insights, don’t miss reading the full article by Nick Ames and Ed Aarons in The Guardian.