Canada talked a big game in the buildup to the Gold Cup and was one of the favorites. Losing in this round, and losing to Guatemala given the discrepancy in talent, represents a total failure.

After winning the group stage for the first time since 2009, Canada enters the knockout round with all eyes on the trophy, but also not looking past the matchup with No. 106-ranked Guatemala.

José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Rubio Rubín scored the tying goal ...

Goal! Canada 1(5), Guatemala 1(6). José Morales (Guatemala) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal. Penalty missed! Still Canada 1(5), Guatemala 1(5). Luc De ...

My Canada vs Guatemala best bet: Canada -1.5 (-110 at DraftKings) The Canadian Men's National team has a legitimate chance to win the Gold Cup for the first time since 2000.

Jose Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw.

Canada, reduced to 10 men when Jacob Shaffelburg was sent off in first-half stoppage time, exited the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after a 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Guatemala.

Guatemala defender Nicolás Samayoa (3) celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in penalty kicks during a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals soccer match Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Guatemala defender Nicolás Samayoa (3) celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in penalty kicks during a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals soccer match Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Minneapolis.