What you need to know for Canada's second crack at the World Cup
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The lesson, not the score, will ultimately determine the result of Canada's World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica
Dreams have a cost. Climbing higher than you've ever reached means you are one misstep away from your worst fall. If you are close to achieving meaningful things, then whatever you do matters more than it once did. Greatness amplifies everything around it, including your mistakes.
US gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualify
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USA's Gio Reyna turned into prime Lionel Messi for 15 secs v Mexico and it was incredible
Both USA and Mexico are close to securing their places at the 2022 World Cup.
Mexico 0-0 USA: Gio Reyna turned into prime Lionel Messi for 15 secs
Both USA and Mexico are close to securing their places at the 2022 World Cup.
Out-of-favour Nottingham Forest man's 'death stare' response gets fans talking
Nottingham Forest defender Richie Laryea was named man of the match for Canada in their World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
Canada kept waiting after Costa Rica loss, US-Mexico draw
With Panama being surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw at home to bottom team Honduras, the Canadians needed only a draw in San Jose to secure their second ever World Cup appearance following the 1986 finals in Mexico. But the Canadians were rocked after defender Mark-Anthony Kaye was sent off on 34 minutes for picking up his second yellow card of the night. Costa Rica made the advantage count, and deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half Celso Borges headed home Gerson Torres's cross to score the game's only goal.
Ten-man Canada fail to clinch World Cup spot with loss to Costa Rica
:Battling Costa Rica edged 10-man Canada 1-0 on Thursday to deny the North Americans their first chance to clinch a spot in the 2022 World Cup finals.