Updated November 13, 2026, at 11:01 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00). Canada led Guatemala 3–1 at 86:44 in the first leg of their 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal, according to the live Canada Soccer match centre. The match was played at Estadio El Trébol in Guatemala City. The score was still live when checked, so it should not be treated as the final result. Canada Soccer’s match centre
For Canada, the lead puts Jesse Marsch’s side in a strong position ahead of the return match at BMO Field in Toronto on Monday, November 16. The two-leg series decides who advances to the Nations League Finals in March 2027 and earns direct qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. Canada Soccer’s squad and series announcement
Canada was ahead 3–1 at 86:44 when the official Canada Soccer match page was checked at 11:01 p.m. EST on November 13. The score remained in progress in that listing. Check the official match centre for the confirmed final score and events before the second leg.
Canada’s initial 23-player selection included captain Alphonso Davies, whose return was a major storyline after he missed the team’s September and October friendlies. But the squad was short several established players. Canada Soccer and reporting by the Canadian Press identified injuries affecting midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, striker Cyle Larin and defenders Derek Cornelius, Alfie Jones and Alistair Johnston. Jonathan Osorio and Jacob Shaffelburg were later ruled out after sustaining club injuries.
Defender Zorhan Bassong and forwards Charles-Andreas Brym and Theo Corbeanu were added to the group. Those changes mattered because Canada lost experienced midfield options and a direct wide threat before a difficult away fixture. The reshaped squad gave other players a chance to take on larger roles, while Davies’ presence offered leadership and high-level experience. Canadian Press roster update via Sportsnet
Guatemala reached the quarterfinals after winning League A Group B, its first appearance at this stage of the Nations League. Concacaf reported that Guatemala scored nine goals and conceded three across the group stage, with three clean sheets. Forward William Fajardo led the team with three goals, including a hat trick in a 6–0 win over El Salvador. That form made the first leg a meaningful test for a Canadian team missing several regulars. Concacaf’s quarterfinal preview
Canada entered as one of the region’s top-ranked teams and received a direct place in the quarterfinals. The matchup also carried recent history: Guatemala eliminated Canada on penalties in the 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinal after a 1–1 draw. This Nations League tie is a separate competition, but the rematch gives the Canadian squad a chance to respond in a two-game format.
If the 3–1 score holds, Canada will take a two-goal aggregate advantage into the second leg, reducing the margin for error but not deciding the tie. Guatemala would need to chase the match in Toronto, while Canada could focus on managing transitions, defending set pieces and avoiding unnecessary risks. Those are tactical implications, not a prediction of the final result.
The wider stakes are direct. The series winner reaches the 2027 Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and qualifies automatically for the 2027 Gold Cup. The losing team goes to the Gold Cup preliminary round instead. For Canada, advancing would reward squad depth during an injury-disrupted window; for Guatemala, overturning the deficit would extend a historic first quarterfinal run.
The return match is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at BMO Field in Toronto, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00), according to Canada Soccer. The first leg began at 9:00 p.m. EST on November 13, equivalent to 8:00 p.m. CST (UTC−06:00) in Guatemala City. Official schedule and competition implications
Monday, November 16, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00).
The winner advances to the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals and qualifies directly for the 2027 Gold Cup.
No. Canada Soccer listed Canada ahead 3–1 at 86:44 when checked. The match was still live at that timestamp.
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