Canada reach the World Cup for the first time since 1986

Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 after a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday in Toronto.

The host were all over Jamaica from the first minute, culminating with Cyle Larin's opener in the 13th minute. The Besiktas striker ran onto a through ball from Stephen Eustáquio and converted a clinical finish to the far post.

Tajon Buchanan doubled Canada's lead just before half-time, controlling a deflected cross from Jonathan David right in front of goal and finishing from close-range.

Reading's Junior Hoilett added a third in the 82nd minute with a smart finish, put the game further out of reach for the Jamaicans.

Former Bristol City Adrian Mariappa snuck into is own net, Canada's fourth goal in the 88th minute and confirmed the win that sealed Canada's passport to Qatar 2022.

John Herdman's men will now get their chance to shine in Qatar, while lengthening their runway to the 2026 World Cup, which Canada is co-hosting with the USA and Mexico.

The Canadians will wrap up qualifying Wednesday in Panama, with Mexico, USA, Costa Rica and Panama still fighting for another two places. The fourth-placed finisher takes on an Oceania side in an intercontinental play-off for another spot in Qatar 2022.

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— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) March 27, 2022