Canadian men's soccer team earns standing ovation during Raptors game

The Canadian men's national soccer team pose for a photo on the court during a break in play during first half NBA basketball action between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics, in Toronto, Monday, March 28, 2022. (Frank Gunn/CP)

TORONTO — Canada's World Cup-bound men's soccer team earned a standing ovation during the Toronto Raptors game Monday.

Twenty-three players took centre-court with high-fives from The Raptor mascot following a video tribute.

The Canadians were coming off a thrilling 4-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday at a chilly BMO Field that clinched just the country's second World Cup berth in history, and first since 1986.

The Canadian men are 14-1-4 over three rounds of CONCACAF action and conclude qualifying play Wednesday in Panama.

The Raptors hosted the Boston Celtics on Monday.

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