Canada vs. Guatemala: What you need to know
Canada continues with its World Cup preparation when it faces Guatemala in LA on Saturday in its first match of 2026.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off in five months, time is of the essence for Canadian men's team coach Jesse Marsch.
Between now and June, Canada will only get to play five friendlies, and only four of them will occur during FIFA international windows when he will have full access to his full roster.
The outlier of the bunch is this weekend's game against Guatemala which will force Marsch to go to his bench and show trust in a host of players with either very little or no international experience.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's contest between Canada and Guatemala at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. ET/OneSoccer).
