WATCH: Alphonso Davies makes history as Bayern Munich star hits first World Cup goal for Canada
- Bayern star heads home historic effort
- Dream start for CanMNT against Croatia
- Herdman's side continue to catch the eye
WHAT HAPPENED? There was just a minute on the clock when Davies made an immediate impact for the CanMNT against Croatia and re-wrote the record books in the process. His powerful run into the box, along with a towering leap, allowed him to meet a pinpoint cross from Tajon Buchanan and nod into the back of the net.
What a start 😲
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Canada's 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 World Cup goal! 🇨🇦
Alphonso Davies scores after one minute and seven seconds to give his side a shock lead 🔥
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Canada drew a blank across three fixtures when making their World Cup bow in 1986 and were frustratingly kept out by Belgium in their Qatar 2022 opener – with Davies missing a penalty in that contest.
WHAT NEXT? Canada topped the CONCACAF section of qualification and had high hopes for Qatar 2022 under English coach John Herdman, but ended up losing 4-1 against Croatia to exit the World Cup at the group stage.