The winner moves to the Copa America, while the loser misses out on the huge tournament
Amid a serious downturn in fortunes, Canada faces its biggest match since the 2022 World Cup on Saturday when it takes on Trinidad & Tobago.
The winner of the one-game playoff at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas will advance to the Copa América this summer, while the loser is eliminated.
Canada failed to qualify directly to the Copa América when it collapsed against Jamaica in the Nations League quarterfinal in November. The Reds won the away leg 2-1 only to fall 3-2 at home in the second leg, with the Reggae Boyz advancing via away goals after a 4-4 aggregate scoreline.
Trinidad & Tobago, meanwhile, fell into the one-off playoff after losing its quarterfinal series against the U.S. by a 4-2 aggregate score.
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Making the Copa América would be a major boost for Canada amid a tumultuous period that has seen head coach John Herdman depart, a poor Gold Cup last summer, and ongoing turmoil at the Canadian federation.
The winner of Saturday’s match will go into Group A of the Copa América alongside Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Canada vs. Trinidad & Tobago (Copa America playoff)
- When: Saturday, March 23
- Where: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH LIVE), CBS Sports Golazo Network
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