Canada earns road win vs. Guatemala in Concacaf qualifier
Despite the win, the Canadians still have some work to do in order to qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals.
- Canada 3 (Oluwaseyi 18’; Millar 28’; David 45’+2’), Guatemala 2 (Santis 54’; De Fougerolles OG 90'+4')
- Canadians hold edge ahead of next week’s 2nd leg at BMO Field
- Davies starts but subbed out after 6 minutes; Marsch red carded
- Canada sports a record of 6 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws in 2026
The 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals is within touching distance for the Canadian men’s team. But it still has some work to do.
Playing its first competitive match since this summer’s FIFA World Cup, Canada posted a 3-2 win over Guatemala on Friday at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.
Tani Oluwaseyi, Liam Millar and Jonathan David scored first-half goals for Canada, who only needs a draw in next Monday’s second leg at Toronto’s BMO Field to take the aggregate series. Even a 1-0 loss in the return match would see Canada win on away goals.
A dominant opening 45 minutes by Canada gave way to a nervy second half in which the Canadian defenders struggled to deal with Guatemala’s fearless attackers before a vocal home crowd. Up 3-0 at half time, Canada will be kicking itself that it let Guatemala back into the match and didn't kill off the aggregate series.
