Match Details
Fixture: Canada vs Guatemala
Competition: 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup – Quarterfinal
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Broadcast: FOX Sports, TUDN, OneSoccer, ViX, CONCACAF GO (YouTube – international)
Match Context & Stakes
Canada, under new head coach Jesse Marsch, topped Group B with 7 points, including a 6–0 demolition of Honduras and a 2–0 win over El Salvador, sandwiching a 1–1 draw with Curaçao. The CanMNT are eyeing their first major trophy in 25 years as they build momentum ahead of co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guatemala finished second in Group C with 6 points, opening with a shock 1–0 win over Jamaica, followed by a narrow 0–1 loss to Panama, and a thrilling 3–2 victory over Guadeloupe. This marks their second consecutive Gold Cup quarterfinal appearance, and they’ll be eager to pull off another upset.
🇨🇦 Canada – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
6–0 vs Honduras
1–1 vs Curaçao
2–0 vs El Salvador
Key Players
Tajon Buchanan: 3 goals – Canada’s top scorer in the group stage
Jonathan David: Scored vs El Salvador; clinical in front of goal
Nathan Saliba: 2 goals from midfield; breakout tournament
Maxime Crépeau (GK): Took over in goal vs El Salvador; experienced shot-stopper
Tactical Notes
Formation: 4-2-2-2 under Jesse Marsch
Strengths: High pressing, vertical transitions, attacking width
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to counters when fullbacks push high
🇬🇹 Guatemala – Team Preview
Group Stage Results
1–0 vs Jamaica
0–1 vs Panama
3–2 vs Guadeloupe
Key Players
Rubio Rubin: Scored the winner vs Guadeloupe; physical presence up front
Olger Escobar: Scored in group stage; pacey winger from CF Montréal
Aaron Herrera: D.C. United defender; key in overlapping runs and recovery
Nicholas Hagen (GK): Columbus Crew keeper; played all 3 group matches
Tactical Notes
Formation: 4-3-3 under Luis Fernando Tena
Strengths: Compact midfield, set-piece threat, MLS-based experience
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses (5 goals conceded), inconsistent second halves
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Stat | Canada | Guatemala |
| Group Stage Record | 2W–1D–0L | 2W–0D–1L |
| Goals Scored | 9 | 4 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 3 |
| Last 5 Meetings | 4W–1D–0L | 0W–1D–4L |
| Last Gold Cup Meeting | 0–0 Draw (2023) | 0–0 Draw (2023) |
Canada has scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Guatemala has scored in 5 straight games but conceded in 4 of them.
Canada’s attacking depth and tactical discipline under Marsch should prove too much for Guatemala’s backline. Expect Buchanan and David to create chances early, while Guatemala may struggle to break down Canada’s midfield press.
How to Watch Canada vs Guatemala – June 29, 2025
TV Channels: FOX Sports, TUDN, TSN (Canada), Televisa
Streaming: OneSoccer, ViX, CONCACAF GO (YouTube – international), FuboTV
Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
MATCH ODDS
Canada – 290 Draw + 400 Guatemala + 850
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025
