Canada vs. Guatemala: What you need to know
Alphonso Davies is back for Canada who must overcome Guatemala in a two-game series to advance to the Concacaf Nations League Finals.
The Canadian men's team came out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plenty of momentum after winning its first game in the history of the tournament and advancing to the round of 32.
But Canada can't afford to rest on its laurels as more challenges are ahead, starting with qualifying for the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals.
Canada opens its two-legged quarter-final series against Guatemala on Friday before hosting the return match next week. The winner advances to the Concacaf Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March 2027 and also qualifies directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. The loser will participate in the preliminary round of the Gold Cup qualifiers.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday's contest between Canada and Guatemala at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in Guatemala City (9:00 p.m. ET/TSN & OneSoccer).
