Match Details
Fixture: Canada vs El Salvador
Competition: 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup – Group B
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Kickoff Time: 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas
Broadcast: FOX Sports (USA), CONCACAF GO (UK), FuboTV (Streaming)
Group B Stakes: Quarterfinal Spots on the Line
Canada: Top of Group B with 4 points (W1, D1, GD +6). A draw guarantees progression; a win secures first place.
El Salvador: Bottom of the group with 1 point (D1, L1, GD –2). Only a win—and help from other results—can keep their slim hopes alive.
Canada – Team Preview
Recent Form
Beat Honduras 6–0 (Matchday 1)
Drew 1–1 with Curaçao (Matchday 2)
Unbeaten in last 5 matches (W3, D2)
Key Players
Jonathan David: 1 goal, 1 assist; Canada’s primary attacking threat
Tajon Buchanan: 2 goals in group stage; pace and creativity on the wing
Nathan Saliba: Scored in both group matches; emerging midfield engine
Dayne St. Clair (GK): 1 clean sheet, strong distribution and command
Tactical Outlook
Coach Jesse Marsch returns to the touchline after suspension and will likely stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Expect Canada to dominate possession, press high, and exploit El Salvador’s defensive gaps with overlapping fullbacks and quick transitions.
🇸🇻 El Salvador – Team Preview
Recent Form
Drew 0–0 with Curaçao (Matchday 1)
Lost 2–0 to Honduras (Matchday 2)
Winless in last 3 Gold Cup matches
Key Players
Brayan Gil: El Salvador’s most dangerous forward; needs service
Mario González (GK): Veteran presence; will be tested often
Melvin Cartagena: Midfield disruptor with strong tackling
Bryan Tamacas: Experienced fullback and set-piece contributor
Tactical Outlook
Coach Hernán Gómez may revert to a 4-3-3 after a flat 4-4-2 vs Honduras. El Salvador will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to counter through Gil and Henriquez. Defensive discipline and set pieces will be key.
Head-to-Head & Stats
All-Time Meetings: 20
Canada Wins: 10
El Salvador Wins: 4
Draws: 6
Last 2 Meetings:
2022: Canada 2–0 El Salvador
2021: Canada 3–0 El Salvador
Gold Cup History:
2009: Canada 1–0 El Salvador
2015: 0–0 draw
How to Watch Canada vs El Salvador – June 24, 2025
TV (USA): FOX Sports
Streaming: FuboTV, CONCACAF GO (YouTube – UK)
Kickoff: 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT
MATCH ODDS
Canada – 525 Draw + 650 El Salvador + 1300
Over 3.5 + 130 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
