Canada will qualify for 2022 World Cup, says Herdman


John Herdman, head coach of Canada's men's soccer team, speaks to reporters about the 2022 World Cup as Canada soccer rolled out its 2019-2021 strategic plan in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Steve Keating

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada will qualify for the 2022 World Cup, coach John Herdman promised the nation on Monday as Canada Soccer rolled out a 2019-2021 strategic plan that also targets another spot on the Olympic podium for the women's team.

The North American country will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and the United States and the plan is aimed at ensuring the men's team will be as competitive as possible on home soil.

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