Canada's Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 quarterfinal match against Guatemala ended in a 6-5 penalty loss.

What happened in the match?

The match started with Guatemala kicking off, and Canada players tried to dominate but Guatemala were prepared for the counter-attack.

Jonathan David scored a penalty for Canada in the 32nd minute, but Guatemala equalized in the 60th minute through Rubio Rubin's header.

Key moments in the match

The first half ended with Canada holding a one-goal lead, but Jacob Shaffelburg's red card in the 43rd minute changed the dynamics of the game.

In the second half, Guatemala pushed hard for an equalizer and finally found it. The match went to penalties, where Guatemala won 6-5.

Recent form and context

Canada's recent form has been 1W-4D-0L, with their last result being a 2-0 win against Venezuela on 2025-11-19. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Venezuela | 2-0 | The team will look to bounce back from this loss and prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada.