Canada will face Guatemala in the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, June 29, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. The match is expected to be exciting as both teams fight for a place in the semifinals.
Canada dominated in the group stage, topping Group B with seven points after a resounding 6–0 win over Honduras, a steady draw with Curaçao, and a strong 2–0 victory over El Salvador. They’ll be looking to keep their momentum going in this high-stakes clash.
The team is unbeaten in regulation time so far (2 W, 1 D), with standout performances from Jonathan David, Tajon Buchanan, and young midfielder Niko Sigur.
Guatemala secured second place in Group C by edging past Guadeloupe 3–2 and holding their own against Panama and Jamaica. They’re coming in with confidence and aiming to cause an upset.
Guatemala have kept things tight, with three of their four goals in group play coming from different players. They last reached the semifinals back in 1996.
2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Canada vs Guatemala
In the first knockout stage of matches, Panama and Honduras delivered commanding performances to secure their places in the Semifinal of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
| Match Overview | |
|---|---|
| Teams | Canada vs Guatemala |
| Date | Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT) |
| Venue | Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas |
| Key Players | |
| Canada | • Jonathan David – lead striker, 4 goals so far • Tajon Buchanan – wing threat, 2 assists • Niko Sigur – creative midfield engine |
| Guatemala | • José Carlos Pinto – captain & central defender • Jairo Arreola – seasoned forward, clinical finisher • Diego Rodríguez – midfield anchor |
| Head‑to‑Head & Tournament Records | |
| Overall Meetings | 18 matches: Canada 11 wins, Guatemala 3 wins, Draws – 4 |
| Gold Cup Meetings | 3 matches: Canada – 2 wins Guatemala – 0 wins Draws – 1 |
| Recent Form | Canada: W‑W‑D in the last 3 Guatemala: W‑L‑D in last 3 |
| Prediction & Preview | |
| Canada’s firepower and squad depth should see them edge past Guatemala, though the Central Americans will defend stoutly. Expect a 2–0 win for Canada, with goals from David and Buchanan. | |
Guatemala Possible Lineup Squad vs Canada:
Hagen; Herrera, Pinto, Samayoa, Ardon; Castellanos, Saravia, Robles; Escobar, Rubin, Santis
Canada Possible Lineup Squad vs Guatemala:
Crepeau; Johnston, Waterman, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Choiniere, Kone, Shaffelburg; J. David, Akinpelu
