In 1986, Canada utilized gamesmanship to qualify for its first-ever World Cup. Sid Seixeiro and Colin Miller help us tell the story of Canada's rise to soccer's world stage in the 1980s.
1985–1987
Featuring Sid Seixeiro and Colin Miller.
A 100 years after the country established itself as an early soccer juggernaut, Canada utilizes gamesmanship to qualify for its first-ever World Cup. Yet, after travelling to Mexico, the cast of underdogs learn that humiliation can come as quickly, and easily, as glory.
Original score by Connor Tanton.
Audio Credits: ABC, BBC, CBC, CBS, Player's Navy Cut, Sportsnet and TVS.
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