In many ways, 2021 was a breakout year for Canadian soccer. The women’s team struck gold at the Tokyo Olympics, while the men’s side put the rest of CONCACAF on notice during the World Cup qualifiers. Internationally, this past year gave us a number of surprises, including Italy being crowned European champions, and Chelsea winning its second UEFA Champions League title. What will next year bring? Here are five bold predictions for world soccer in 2022: 1. Canada advances to the round of 16 at the World Cup The Canadian men’s team’s only previous World Cup appearance came in 1986 in Mexico, when it bowed out in the group stage after suffering three consecutive shutout losses. Ever since, Canada hasn’t come close to qualifying for the biggest sporting event on the planet. That will change next year, as Canada will punch its ticket for the 2022 World Cup. PREDICTIONS LANDING PAGE But the Reds won’t just be spectators in Qatar, or simply be satisfied to be back at the World Cup f...