Canada will have one more chance to qualify for the Copa América for the first time on Saturday.
Interim head coach Mauro Biello will lead his team in a single CONCACAF Nations League playoff match against Trinidad and Tobago, these two teams fell in this effective play-in series after losses in the quarterfinals of the Nations League at the end of last year.
Canada held a 3-1 lead in the first leg over Jamaica but lost on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw, while Trinidad and Tobago were beaten in both legs by the host nation United States. of this year’s Copa América. .
Les Rouges won admirers for their performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but they are desperate for the opportunity to build on that by taking on the best teams in North and South America.
What is at stake is quite simple: whoever wins this match will play in the Copa América in June; the losing team will not. And, in addition, whoever wins will also have the honor of opening the tournament on June 20, with a possible confrontation against Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Has Canada qualified for the 2024 Copa América?
Canada’s place in the 2024 Copa América will be determined by the result of its match against Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The winner of this CONCACAF Nations League match will enter Group A of the Copa América of this year. The losing team will not qualify for the tournament.
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Has Canada played in the Copa América before?
Canada had never participated in the Copa América final before.
The tournament used to be exclusive to South American nations, but began inviting other participants about 30 years ago. The 2024 edition will feature all 10 teams from CONMEBOL, the South American soccer confederation, plus six CONCACAF nations: United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Panama and the winners of the Canada vs. Canada playoff matches. Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica vs. Honduras.
In which group will Canada be in the 2024 Copa América?
During the draw on December 7, 2023, Canada learned its landing place in the Copa América if it managed to qualify.
In the draw it was determined that the winner of the playoff between Canada and Trinidad and Tobago would enter Group A alongside the defending champions Argentina. While a daunting task, matches against Peru and Chili could present a more feasible opportunity to qualify for the round of 16.
Had Canada reached the semi-finals of the Nations League and qualified directly, their FIFA ranking of 48th in the world would have been good enough to make them a Pot 3 participant. However, they would automatically be a from Pot 4 as playoff participants, which would make their potential path much more difficult.
Group A
- Argentina
- Peru
- Chili
- Canada/Trinidad and Tobago
Group A schedule, Copa América 2024 matches
If they qualify, Canada will have the honor of opening the tournament on June 20 against defending champions Argentina.
From there, they will face Peru in what will likely be a must-win match before closing out the group against Chile.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| June 20, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Argentina vs Canada/Trinidad and Tobago | Atlanta, GA (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) |
| June 21 | 8 p.m. | Peru vs. Chile | Arlington, TX (AT&T Stadium) |
| June 25th | 6 p.m. | Peru vs. Canada/Trinidad and Tobago | Kansas City, KS (Mercy Playground) |
| June 25th | 9 p.m. | Chile vs Argentina | East Rutherford, New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) |
| June 29 | 8 p.m. | Argentina vs. Peru | Miami, FL (Hard Rock Stadium) |
| June 29 | 8 p.m. | Canada/Trinidad and Tobago vs. Chili | Orlando, FL (Exploria Stadium) |
Canada team, possible path to the final of the Copa América 2024
If Canada qualifies as one of the top two teams in Group A, it would advance to the quarterfinals, where it would face one of Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuelaeither Jamaicadepending on how the two groups are triggered (the winner of Group A faces the second of Group B, and vice versa).
If Canada finishes on top of Group A, their quarterfinal match will begin July 4th and take place in NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. If they finish second in Group B, they will play in the quarterfinals. July 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
If they win that tie, they will advance to a semifinal on July 9 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. That match could well be against Argentina, world champions.
If Canada reaches the semi-finals and then loses, it will enter the third-place match against the other semi-final loser. That game will take place in Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 13.
If they won their semi-final, Canada would, of course, reach the final. That takes place in July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
