Even though the Canadians lost 1-0 to Belgium, many fans who gathered at watch parties across the country said they were inspired by the team's performance.
Felicia Wall, who was watching the game at Vancouver's Croatian Culture Centre with her brother Nik, said she was proud, despite the result.
As Canada prepared to take a penalty shot early in the game, fans were on the edge of their seats, screaming as star winger Alphonso Davies lined up for the shot. The excitement turned to dismay when the Belgian goalkeeper stopped the attempt. Students at the school filled a gym where the Canadian star used to play and watched the game on a giant screen.
"It was close. I suffered a lot with all those Canadians around me because I love Canada, but I am glad Belgium won," said Nicolas Spieckerman, a 42-year-old from Belgium.
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