Canada World Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out?

Milan Borjan seems to be the front-runner for the No.1 jersey, with the shot stopper proving to be a reliable option between the sticks at Red Star Belgrade.

Maxime Crepeau of Los Angeles FC is a household name in MLS but cannot make it to Qatar because of a broken leg, so Dayne St. Clair of Minnesota United FC and James Pantemis (CF Montreal) are called up.

Alphonso Davies is arguably the star name in Canada's list of defensive options, but the Bayern Munich ace has often featured higher up the pitch while on international duty and was actually named as a forward when the squad was announced.

That offers an opportunity to the likes of Alistair Johnston, Sam Adekugbe, Kamal Miller, Steven Vitoria, and Richie Laryea, who all have plenty of experience and will be confident of getting the nod.

Canada's all-time most-capped international Atiba Hutchinson (97) missed the September internationals due to injury, as did Jonathan Osorio, but both have made it to Qatar.

Working his way into the starting XI in Porto's Champions League games against Atletico Madrid and Club Brugge, Stephen Eustaquio definitely brings a lot to the table.

Colorado Rapids' Mark-Anthony Kaye is a versatile option to have in the side, as is Reading's Junior Hoilett.

Samuel Piette also got the nod, while promising youngster Ismael Kone has also been impressing.

Attack is arguably Canada's strongest area, with Jonathan David being one of the game's most exciting young attackers and Cyle Larin also a clinical goalscorer.

Tajon Buchanan has impressed at Belgian champions Club Brugge, while Ike Ugbo came through the ranks at Chelsea.

Lucas Cavallini, meanwhile, is one of his country's top 10 all-time top goal scorers.

Borjan is the most likely choice in goal owing to his experience and reading of the game.

With Adekugbe and Johnston on either flanks, ball playing defender Miller should be partnered by Vitoria at the central defensive places.

Hutchinson is a key playmaking midfielder who can drop to right back if required with Osorio and Eustaquio playing the central roles and Davies attacking from the left.

In a 4-4-2 formation, it's likely to be David and Larin up front in the XI.

Canada XI (4-4-2): Borjan; Adekugbe, Miller, Vitoria, Johnston; Hutchinson, Osorio, Eustaquio, Davies; David, Larin.