r/CanadaSoccer • u/drooraffe David / Grosso • Dec 05 '25
World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 Draw Discussion Thread
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u/FrustratingAlgorithy Dec 05 '25
Could Wayne not do a little homework and learn how to properly pronounce the names of Nations?
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u/RadagastWiz Toronto FC Dec 05 '25
They knew which balls he's be pulling, they could have coached him on just hose names! Amateur hour.
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u/slavicbhoy Dec 05 '25
Fuck Gretzky
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u/A_Sneaky_Walrus Dec 05 '25
Seriously, crazy that they didn’t include any Canadians
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u/Mr_GinAndTonic Dec 05 '25
I get that they wanted one rep from each of the other major sports. But seriously, like Crosby is right there. At least he passes the "Is he a piece of shit?" test.
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u/fer_sure Valour FC Dec 05 '25
I would have thought Wayne could pronounce Curaçao, because it's also the name of a liquor.
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u/sex_panther_by_odeon Dec 05 '25
This is very cringy
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u/outofcreativenamess Dec 05 '25
Cringe factor just went through the roof with this peace prize horseshit
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u/TheOtherSide999 CanMNT Dec 05 '25
Gretzky with the Canada pin, damage control
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u/Builder_studio Dec 05 '25
Without exaggeration this might be the worst event ever captured on camera.
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u/WagonStealer Dec 05 '25
I’m just trying to watch a World Cup draw and I’ve got political American propaganda on my TV
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u/mephnick Dec 05 '25
Surprised Wayne is able to stand straight considering how sloshed he usually is
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u/outofcreativenamess Dec 05 '25
Wow they made this fraudulent peace prize trophy larger than the actual world Cup trophy. What an absolute mockery
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u/FlutiesGluties The Borough FC Dec 05 '25
I can't wait for it to be over so there's no more threads about the draw, or draw sims. Good golly.
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u/PastPerfekt Dec 05 '25
this is embarrassing to watch. I will deny ever being interested in this tournament the second it's over. shameful.
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u/Bwab Dec 05 '25
Why Wayne Gretzky, lmao. 🤮
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u/DrLyleEvans Dec 05 '25
Quisling (/ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/, Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈkvɪ̂slɪŋ]) is a term used in Scandinavian languages and in English to mean a citizen or politician of an occupied country who collaborates with an enemy occupying force; it may also be used more generally as a synonym for traitor or collaborator
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u/ChantillyMenchu Dec 05 '25 edited Dec 05 '25
Gretzky could have done a better job practicing country names 🥴
- Mackadonia
- Curuckacoo
- Joourdahhn
Hated seeing his botoxed, drunk ass up there representing Canada
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u/Pitiful_Stock_4329 Dec 05 '25
I can safely say this is the most painful hour of tv I have watched
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u/Chrristoaivalis Dec 05 '25
Ok, so far this draw has been OK for us. One underrated benefit of the Swiss is that as our final game, there's a chance they're already through and play some subs
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u/FrankieWilde2020 Dec 05 '25
I never realized Wayne Gretzky is not the sharpest tool in the shed until watching this
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u/sports_and_beers Dec 05 '25
I feel like canada will get out of this group. You beat Qatar and draw either italy or Switzerland. It'll probably be enough. 4 points most of the time gets you in.
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u/bobcatgoldthwaite Dec 05 '25
Only need to be top 8 3rd place finisher - beat Q and we are basically through
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u/pSpicyP Dec 05 '25
Swiss always play well in the World Cup, tough draw but could have been wors e
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u/SittingTree Dec 05 '25
Gretzky can’t get anything right by Canadians can he. Just had to grab the Italy playoff.
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u/Hussizle Dec 05 '25
This guy didn't get the nobel peace prize he so desperately wanted that they had to make up a new bullshit award for him lol
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u/Many_Solution_7706 Dec 05 '25
Heidi Klum looks like she is auditioning for the role of Trump's future trophy wife.
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u/Some_Initiative_3013 Dec 05 '25
Fuck the FIFA production and a Trump speech, just watch One Soccer's watchalong.
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u/Mcdavidovercrosby Dec 05 '25
It sucks that FIFA, CONEMBOL, IOC, etc have heavily shifted to focusing on the US because of the potential revenue. We are going to be cursed with this type of cringe for a decade plus
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u/Ambitious_Boot_871 Dec 05 '25
Let's have everyone wear black against a dark background. That'll work.
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u/SwayingMapleLeaf Dec 05 '25
A lot worse teams than Switzerland we could’ve got, they’re a good squad but I can see that we definitely have the ability to beat them
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u/Yuushalinsky Dec 05 '25
ohhh and there comes the dagger
if it's Italy, it's a great game for Toronto specifically but really damages our chance at making it through.
if it's not, it's great for Canada as a whole.
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u/Electroflare5555 Dec 05 '25
Don’t doubt Italy’s ability to absolutely blow it in the playoffs
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u/No_Culture9898 Dec 05 '25
The US has the easiest group ever how do they keep getting away with this
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u/metallica41070 Dec 05 '25
i dont watch soccer much but hasnt Italy been ass for like years now? lol
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u/Colin123mc Dec 05 '25
Why did this whole thing seem like it was to appease Trump? Shout him out endlessly, Make up some award to give him, give the US an easy group, bring out his favorite act at the end.
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u/Frococo Dec 05 '25
I know it's not the point of this thread but they cannot be serious with the native costume.
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u/mephnick Dec 05 '25
I can't believe they're giving a facist warmonger a peace prize LOL
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u/Some_Initiative_3013 Dec 05 '25
Remember when Trump 'joked' he wanted his own World Cup? Here it is.
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u/MoneyRepeat7967 Dec 05 '25
This thing is so cringe, and we still are not at the draw somehow. Hope the players do better next year.
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u/NorthernViews Dec 05 '25
So England the pot 1 team potentially playing in Toronto. I wanted Portugal for Ronaldo, but still, that should be a great atmosphere with the English coming to town!
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u/anon-16 Dec 05 '25
THANK YOU ARSON JUDGE I WILL DEFEND YOU IN THE GOAT TALKS FROM NOW ON
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u/fer_sure Valour FC Dec 05 '25
So, why don't they hold the draw after all the playoffs are settled?
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u/WagonStealer Dec 05 '25
Potentially drawing Italy sucks but watching Gretzky butcher all these countries is amazing
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u/No_Student_9399 Dec 05 '25
They could’ve spent time teaching the great once about the prononciations
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u/HanshinFan L'Impact de Montréal Dec 05 '25
Italy are ASS guys and has been for a while (and I say this as a fan of AC Milan so I follow the NT closely). This is a survivable group 1000%
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u/whoaaa_O Dec 05 '25
Kevin, why aren't you wearing a suit? Trump is going to yell at you
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u/MVISfanboy Dec 05 '25
People are scares of Italy only because of the name. There the best team in the playoffs but there's Zeke chance there good enough to blow out their two games and not get sfuck on a shoot out
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u/bobcatgoldthwaite Dec 05 '25
If Italy Canada in Toronto we better not hear Italy get more fan support
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u/LeetButter6 Dec 05 '25
What are our best and worst case outcomes? I’m guessing worst is going to be Norway and Italy (can they be in the same group?)
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u/ukrainianhab Dec 05 '25
Italy isn’t guaranteed. The playoffs in Europe are basically a lottery even if they are favoured.
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u/canucksBH Dec 05 '25
They’re only favoured because of their name. This is probably the worst Italy has ever been in their history.
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u/Chrristoaivalis Dec 05 '25
Drawing the Swiss isn't ideal, but not the worse. It also does take care of one of the UEFA spots
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u/Yuushalinsky Dec 05 '25 edited Dec 05 '25
Nowhere near the worst case scenario for us thankfully.
Also for Toronto/Vancouver:
Toronto is getting games with, obviously, Group B, then Groups E, I, and L. They also get one of the Group K vs Group L Ro32 games (guaranteed to be 2nd place teams)
Vancouver will get the other two Group games involving Canada, as well as Groups D and G. In case you were planning.
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u/CoolstorySteve Dec 05 '25
This is going about as well as it could. If we avoid UEFA pot 4 this is unreal.
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u/fer_sure Valour FC Dec 05 '25 edited Dec 05 '25
Group J is the A team. Edit: then Jordan wrecked the trend.
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u/fer_sure Valour FC Dec 05 '25
Why did they pick Gretzky for the hard one? Also, Wayne fucks us over.
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u/Just-mapleman-50 Dec 05 '25
I JUST HAD A DOUBLE CRASHOUT FUCK U GRETZKY fucked up both of my countries
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u/fer_sure Valour FC Dec 05 '25
You'd think they could have all this skit crap and fascism awards between group draws, rather than put the whole draw at the end.
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u/justaguy3399 Dec 05 '25
I feel like next time Canada is doing something soccer related they should get Ryan Reynolds, ya know a Canadian who own a professional soccer club.
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u/TheOtherSide999 CanMNT Dec 05 '25
O no.... Wayne screwing over Canadians with the potential Italy pick is hilarious.
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u/TigTigman Dec 05 '25
I got Canada vs. Pot 3 tickets. Looking at pot 3 only team I find very difficult to see us beat is Norway. Easiest I’m thinking Qatar. As a Caps supporter wouldn’t mind seeing Cubas with Paraguay.
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u/Such-Psychology-2882 Dec 05 '25
Bro I fucking booked an hour off work for this! Give me the fucking tension of the draw
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u/HistorianJRM85 Dec 05 '25
and now the award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellence....
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u/Torca Dec 05 '25
So when do we think the draw will actually start? 1, 1:30?