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After dodging Italy, a confident Canada has its World Cup group outlook change
- Bosnia’s upset over Italy reshapes Group B, boosting Canada’s seemingly favorable outlook yet raising the challenge level for a group-stage run in Vancouver.
- Marsch says Canada must treat every game as a war, aiming to win every match as they rebuild fitness and chemistry.
- Canada’s injury woes persist, with Alphonso Davies, Moïse Bombito, Stephen Eustáquio, Alistair Johnston and Alfie Jones missing March window.
- Canada must improve open-play scoring and involve key attackers to meet the group’s expectations, per the analysis.
- Flores delivers a bright note in his second Canada appearance, showing dribbling and box presence that could energize the attack.
- Canada’s long-term aim remains advancing from Group B, with goal differential possibly a tiebreaker if results are tight.
- Canada prepares for a June 12 opener against Bosnia after a weather-delayed draw with Tunisia and March injuries.
- Ismaël Koné stresses Italy’s absence and underscores the new, more open group dynamic for Canada.
- Liam Millar warns against underestimating Bosnia, acknowledging their energy and numbers in possession.
- The group also includes Switzerland and Qatar, with emphasis on how a strong start could set the tone for a knockout push.
- Marcelo Flores’ emergence adds attacking spark, giving Canada more options against a low block defense.
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