The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
Their most significant achievements are winning the 1985 CONCACAF Championship to qualify for the 1986 FIFA World Cup and winning the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup to qualify for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup. Canada also won a gold medal in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Read more about Canada Men's National Soccer Team: Stadiums, Recent Results, Coaching Staff, World Cup Record, FIFA Confederations Cup, Gold Cup Record, Copa América Record, Manager History, Honours
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