Sinclair scored twice and Canada went on to secure a spot in next year’s World Cup in France with a 7-0 victory over Panama on Sunday in the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament. After her header in the 44th minute gave Canada its opening goal, Sinclair pumped her fist in celebration. 1 in the world, is the defending champion of the sport’s premier event, having won the final in 2015 against Japan in Canada. 5 in the world, will make its seventh World Cup appearance. Panama has never been to a World Cup.

Source: National Post October 15, 2018 00:33 UTC