Canada begin their 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series Friday evening when they visit Guatemala at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in Guatemala City.
How to watch & stream
- USA: FS2, FOX One, ViX, Fubo
- Canada: TSN, RDS, OneSoccer
When
- Friday, Nov. 13 | 9 pm ET/6 pm PT
Where
- Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera | Guatemala City, Guatemala
After making history by reaching the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, Jesse Marsch's side are set for their first competitive match of the 2030 World Cup cycle.
The two-legged quarterfinal series concludes Monday, Nov. 16 at Toronto FC's BMO Field.
The aggregate winner advances to the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals in March and qualifies directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.
Guatemala reached this stage by finishing top of Group B qualifying, securing their first-ever appearance in the Nations League quarterfinals.
Led by head coach Luis Fernando Tena, Los Chapines feature several MLS connections, including Columbus Crew goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen and CF Montréal midfielder Olger Escobar.
Veteran defender Aaron Herrera, who previously played for Real Salt Lake, CF Montréal and D.C. United, is also in the squad, along with LAFC youngster Matt Evans, currently on loan at Austrian side Wacker Innsbruck.
Guatemala will look to capitalize on home-field advantage before traveling to Toronto for the decisive second leg.
Les Rouges earned an automatic berth to the Nations League quarterfinals as one of Concacaf’s four highest-ranked teams. They finished third in the 2024-25 edition.
Former Vancouver Whitecaps FC star Alphonso Davies returns to Canada’s 23-player squad, which also includes Atlético Madrid striker Jonathan David and 11 MLS call-ups.
Toronto FC duo Richie Laryea and Theo Corbeanu return to the fold, alongside LAFC midfielder Mathieu Choinière.
Defenders Ralph Priso (Vancouver Whitecaps), Joel Waterman (Portland Timbers) and Luc de Fougerolles (Real Salt Lake) solidify the backline, while Dayne St. Clair (Inter Miami CF) looks to reclaim the starting goalkeeper job from World Cup No. 1 Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City).
Sporting KC's Zorhan Bassong also returns to the squad, replacing Jacob Shaffelburg due to injury.
Canada will look to carry a positive result back to Toronto as they pursue a place in the Nations League Finals and automatic qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup.
