Canada blanks Trinidad and Tobago to qualify for Copa América
The Canadians had to work for it but they eventually overcame a pesky Trinidadian side on Saturday in Texas.
- Canada 2 (Larin 61’, Shaffelburg 90'+1'), Trinidad and Tobago 0
- Canada to open the Copa vs. Argentina on June 20
- Larin scored his record 29th goal for the Canadians
A dream match against World Cup champion Argentina and Lionel Messi awaits the Canadian men’s team this summer on one of the biggest stages in international soccer.
Canada defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 on Saturday at Toyota Park in Frisco, Texas courtesy of goals from Cyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg and a clean sheet from Maxime Crépeau. With the victory in this one-game playoff, the Canadians clinched a berth for the 2024 Copa América which will take place in the United States from June 20 to July 14.
Ranked No. 50 in the world, Canada will compete in Group A at the Copa América against No. 1 Argentina (June 20 in Atlanta), No. 33 Peru (June 25 in Kansas City) and No. 42 Chile (June 29 in Orlando). The Canada-Argentina contest is the opening match of the 16-nation tournament.
