Show Notes
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.
More from Painting The Pitch Red
In the season finale, we look back at Canada's crazy ride at the 2022 World Cup and we hear from Canadians who attended their matches in Qatar.
After a miserable start to the 2010s, the hire of John Herdman and the rise of a golden generation turn Canada into a fearsome footy nation seemingly overnight.
After the 21st century starts with promise, Canada’s men's team soon finds itself in a darker place than ever before — whilst a passionate soccer culture begins to develop behind the scenes.
We tell you the story of how Canada's men's national soccer team went 36 years between World Cup appearances.