Main news from Canada at Qatar World Cup 12th December 2022

On the day when Canada is being urged to head south to play in the next Copa America in a bid to improve on disappointing results in Qatar, an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in Argentina's way. Elsewhere, Yassine Bounou with a show-stopping nickname is proving he more than belongs on the big stage at this World Cup. Meanwhile, Benzema sent encouragement to his compatriots through a message on his social media.