Canada vs Guatemala: Nations League quarterfinal dates confirmed
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Canada will face Guatemala in the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, with the two-legged series beginning November 13 in Guatemala City before returning to Toronto for the decisive match on November 16.
The Canada vs Guatemala matchup will determine which nation advances to the Concacaf Nations League Finals in Los Angeles next March and secures direct qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.
Canada will play the opening leg at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera on Friday, November 13, at 9 p.m. ET. The return fixture is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at BMO Field in Toronto, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET.
The quarterfinals will be decided by aggregate goals across both matches, meaning the combined score will determine which team advances.
For Canada’s men’s national team, the series represents its final international window of 2026, following a year that included a historic appearance in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
Canada vs Guatemala: Road to the Nations League Finals
Canada qualified directly for the quarterfinals as one of Concacaf’s four highest-ranked national teams, joining Mexico, the United States and Panama.
The Canadians earned their place among the seeded teams after finishing third in the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League, continuing a period of consistent results in the regional competition.
Guatemala, meanwhile, advanced by winning Group B in League A. The achievement marks the first time the Guatemalan national team has reached the Nations League quarterfinals.
The contrasting routes to this stage set up a significant two-match series. Canada enters with experience in the latter rounds of the competition, while Guatemala will be competing in the quarterfinals for the first time.
The opening match in Guatemala City will establish the aggregate score before the teams travel to Toronto, where the series will be decided.
A place in the Nations League Finals is not the only incentive. The four quarterfinal winners will also qualify directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, while the losing teams will enter the Gold Cup preliminary round.
The Nations League Finals are scheduled for March 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where the remaining four teams will compete for the regional title.
Canada looks to build on recent Nations League success
Canada has reached the Concacaf Nations League Finals in two of the competition’s last three editions, establishing a record of strong performances in the tournament.
The national team finished as runner-up in 2022/23 before claiming third place in 2024/25.
During the most recent edition, Canada advanced through the quarterfinals with a 4-0 aggregate victory over Suriname.
The series concluded at BMO Field in November 2024, when the Canadians secured a 3-0 home victory to confirm their place in the Finals.
That result provides a recent example of Canada’s ability to finish a two-legged Nations League series in Toronto, although Guatemala presents a different challenge after topping its League A group.
The upcoming quarterfinals will also mark Canada’s return to competitive Concacaf action following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canada reached the Round of 16 at the tournament, an important milestone for the men’s national team during a year that featured international competition on home soil.
The November fixtures will provide another opportunity to build on that experience before the next Nations League Finals and Gold Cup cycle.
Canada vs Guatemala tickets and match schedule
Canada Soccer has confirmed that tickets for the second leg at BMO Field are available, with prices starting at $54.
Supporters can purchase tickets through the official Canada Soccer ticketing website. Canada Soccer lists Visa as its preferred payment method.
The two confirmed fixtures are:
- Friday, November 13: Guatemala vs Canada, Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, Guatemala City, 9 p.m. ET.
- Monday, November 16: Canada vs Guatemala, BMO Field, Toronto, 8 p.m. ET.
With the second leg scheduled in Toronto, Canadian supporters will have an opportunity to watch the national team compete for a place in the regional semifinals and direct Gold Cup qualification.
The Canada vs Guatemala quarterfinal will bring Canada’s 2026 international schedule to a close, with the outcome determining whether the team returns to the Nations League Finals for a third time in four editions.
