Guatemala Now: Canada Matches, Squad & Results

Latest result: Guatemala 1–0 Suriname

Full time · 5 October 2026

Matthew Evans scored at 90+6 to beat Suriname. Guatemala finished first in Group B with seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded from four matches.

Next: Guatemala v Canada on 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6). Return: Canada v Guatemala on 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5). Both kickoffs are venue-local; stadium details are in the fixture list. See the results and next schedule.

Result: match report or official results.

Where Guatemala stand now

Current situation

Matthew Evans scored at 90+6 to beat Suriname. Guatemala finished first in Group B with seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded from four matches. Next: Guatemala v Canada on 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6). Return: Canada v Guatemala on 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5). Both kickoffs are venue-local; stadium details are in the fixture list.

The four-match block was not a straight climb. Guatemala lost 3–2 in Jamaica, responded with a 6–0 home win over El Salvador, drew 0–0 in Suriname and then won the return 1–0. Two wins, one draw and one defeat produced seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded. The chart below separates home and away evidence rather than turning the biggest win into a readiness score.

November changes the task. Guatemala host the first leg before travelling to Toronto, where Canada host the return. A good home performance can establish the tie, but it cannot settle it. The useful question is whether the team can create chances without leaving the second game dependent on a recovery mission.

2026 statusQuarter-finals reachedGroup B winners · 7 points from four matches

Current leadLuis Fernando TenaLed the September–October selection

Next matchGuatemala v Canada13 November 2026

Next competitionConcacaf Nations League quarter-final · first legHome 13 Nov · away 16 Nov

LATEST · FT

Guatemala 1–0 Suriname

Matthew Evans scored at 90+6 to beat Suriname. Guatemala finished first in Group B with seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded from four matches.

NEXT CONFIRMED STEP

Guatemala v Canada

Next: Guatemala v Canada on 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6). Return: Canada v Guatemala on 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5). Both kickoffs are venue-local; stadium details are in the fixture list.

SELECTION

The next squad is a separate announcement

The completed window establishes results and appearances. November selection, withdrawals and starting roles need fresh confirmation.

Our readingThe encouraging sequence is not just the six goals against El Salvador. Guatemala conceded no goals in their final three group games. That gives the Canada tie a defensive reference, but the away sample still contains a defeat and a goalless draw. A two-leg contest needs both sides of that evidence.

Senior results and the November competition path are checked with Concacaf and FEDEFUT. The previous squad list is attributed to AGN’s report of the federation announcement; it is not November’s selection. Tactical judgments are TrophyDrought editorial analysis, not statements from the coaching staff.

The current cycle in three moves

Facts first · interpretation second

Guatemala's 2026 checkpoint

7 POINTS

Two wins, one draw and one defeat in Group B.

9–3

Goals scored and conceded across four senior games.

3 CLEAN SHEETS

The final three group matches ended without a goal conceded.

The checkpoints record completed results, goals and clean sheets. They do not rate November’s expected performance or player availability.

A Nations League quarter-final is an immediate competitive opportunity, not a substitute for the longer World Cup objective. Guatemala did not reach the 2026 finals. Winning this tie would earn a place in the March 2027 Nations League Finals and direct Gold Cup qualification; losing it would mean the Gold Cup Prelims.

Read the full Guatemala trophy story →

Editorial football scene connected to Guatemala's recent national-team history — A contested first touch illustrates the pressure behind Guatemala’s next attacking decision. Conceptual match scene, not a photograph of the Canada tie. Editorial illustration.

Editorial football scene about Guatemala's next generation — Passing and receiving habits connect a changing group. Conceptual training illustration, not a documented November camp. Editorial illustration.

What the four results actually show

Home and away, not a readiness rating

Goals on one shared scale

0–6 goals for every bar. Blue shows scored goals; grey shows conceded goals. Zero remains zero.

Jamaicaaway · 25 Sep 2026

Scored 2

Conceded 3

El Salvadorhome · 28 Sep 2026

Scored 6

Conceded 0

Surinameaway · 2 Oct 2026

Scored 0

Conceded 0

Surinamehome · 5 Oct 2026

Scored 1

Conceded 0

4 matches · 9 scored · 3 conceded · 2 wins · 1 draw · 1 defeat · 7 points

The completed Group B programme

Guatemala’s score first. Dates are local match dates, not the following UTC date.
Date	Opponent	Score	Result
25 Sep 2026	Jamaica · away	2–3	Lost
28 Sep 2026	El Salvador · home	6–0	Won
2 Oct 2026	Suriname · away	0–0	Draw
5 Oct 2026	Suriname · home	1–0	Won

Home: seven goals scored, none conceded. Away: two scored, three conceded. Both samples contain only two matches; neither is a forecast of the Canada tie.

Records and local dates: Concacaf’s group-stage conclusion · official September–October programme.

Guatemala’s results and next Canada matches

Quarter-finals · Canada

Matthew Evans scored at 90+6 to beat Suriname. Guatemala finished first in Group B with seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded from four matches. Next: Guatemala v Canada on 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6). Return: Canada v Guatemala on 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5). Both kickoffs are venue-local; stadium details are in the fixture list.

25 Sep 2026 · FT

Jamaica 3–2 Guatemala

Kingston · Concacaf Nations League · Group B

28 Sep 2026 · FT

Guatemala 6–0 El Salvador

Guatemala City · Concacaf Nations League · Group B

2 Oct 2026 · FT

Suriname 0–0 Guatemala

Paramaribo · Concacaf Nations League · Group B

5 Oct 2026 · FT

Guatemala 1–0 Suriname

Guatemala City · Concacaf Nations League · Group B

13 November 2026 · 20:00 CST (UTC−6) · venue-local

Guatemala v Canada

Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Concacaf Nations League quarter-final · first leg

16 November 2026 · 20:00 EST (UTC−5) · venue-local

Canada v Guatemala

BMO Field · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Concacaf Nations League quarter-final · return leg

Confirmed schedule: official competition or organiser listing. Next: Guatemala v Canada on 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6). Return: Canada v Guatemala on 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5). Both kickoffs are venue-local; stadium details are in the fixture list.

Three questions that define the autumn

Editorial watchlist

Can home pressure become a useful lead?

The first leg gives Guatemala a familiar setting and a chance to shape the tie. The challenge is to create more than hopeful pressure: an inside option, a forward run and a player ready for the next ball can turn one promising reception into a repeatable attack.

What travels from the clean-sheet run?

Three consecutive clean sheets are a concrete result, not proof that Canada will create few chances. A midfielder keeping the centre covered and a wide defender choosing the moment to advance may matter more than simply dropping everyone closer to goal.

Can one decisive contribution become a partnership?

Evans provided the winning moment against Suriname. November asks a different question: who can connect with him before the final action? Escobar between the lines, a wide outlet and a forward reference offer possible relationships, subject to the next selection.

Editorial scene from Guatemala's tournament story — The 1967 championship remains the historical reference point. A period-inspired illustration, not a 2026 trophy celebration. Editorial illustration.

Editorial scene illustrating Guatemala's football context — Keeping a playable passing lane matters under pressure. An imagined modern football duel, not a frame from a named match. Editorial illustration.

How Guatemala could connect

Interactive tactical explainer

Selected idea

Give the receiver a second exit

Herrera provides a first pass, Escobar offers an inside connection and Evans receives on a different line. Lom holds a forward reference. These relationships aim to separate passing options rather than bring every attacker toward the same ball.

Editorial relationships only — not an official formation or predicted XI.

This diagram explains relationships, not a confirmed formation. Player availability, squad selection and roles can change before the match window.

Players who shape the next step

Roles, not a predicted XI

The decisive recent contribution

Matthew Evans

Scored the 90+6-minute winner against Suriname. LAFC’s player profile lists him as a midfielder and loaned out, with a link to the Wacker Innsbruck announcement. His development route is a club fact; the next Guatemala role remains a coaching decision.

A receiving option between lines

Olger Escobar

Named in the previous senior squad. An inside receiver can give a forward pass a second route rather than leave a wide player isolated. This is a tactical possibility, not a confirmed November starting role.

Width with a defensive consequence

Aarón Herrera

The previous call-up list included Herrera. Advancing on the right can open space for an inside player, but the value of that run depends on who protects the channel behind him.

A goalkeeping reference

Nicholas Hagen

Included in the September squad announcement. A goalkeeper’s distribution can help a team escape the first line of pressure; recent squad inclusion does not establish November’s starter.

A different attacking lane

Óscar Santis

A member of the previous selection and a possible wide outlet in this editorial explainer. Holding width can make the inside pass easier; arriving inside too early can make both options easier to defend.

A forward reference

Darwin Lom

Named in the previous squad. A central receiver can occupy defenders and create space for a runner, even when he is not the player taking the final shot. Availability and selection must be checked again for November.

Selection evidence, not November’s team sheet

Previous senior call-ups

These selected names come from AGN’s report of FEDEFUT’s September announcement. They are grouped for reading, not presented as the full 24-player list or a formation. A previous call-up does not guarantee a place against Canada.

Goalkeeping options

Nicholas Hagen · Luis Morán · Kenderson Navarro

Defensive references

Aarón Herrera · Nicolás Samayoa · José Morales · Allen Yanes

Midfield and attacking connections

Jorge Aparicio · Matthew Evans · Olger Escobar · Óscar Santis

Forward references

Darwin Lom · Rubio Rubín · Arquímidez Ordónez

Previous list and coach: AGN’s account of FEDEFUT’s announcement. Player status: LAFC’s Evans profile.

Two games, two possible routes

Confirmed competition path

13 November

Build the tie at home

20:00 CST in Guatemala City. The first leg sets the aggregate score; the objective is useful chances with enough cover to take a playable contest to Toronto.

16 November

Finish the job in Toronto

20:00 EST at BMO Field, or 19:00 in Guatemala. The return decides the series. Concacaf specifies away goals, then extra time and penalties if the tie is still level.

March 2027

Finals or Gold Cup Prelims

The winners advance to the Nations League Finals on 25–28 March at SoFi Stadium and directly qualify for the Gold Cup. The losing side instead enters the Gold Cup Prelims.

Dates and qualification rules: Concacaf’s November announcement. Compare the opponent’s programme on Canada Now.

Guatemala Now FAQs

Quick answers

When is Guatemala’s next match?

Guatemala v Canada is scheduled for 13 November 2026 at 20:00 CST (UTC−6) at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, Guatemala City, Guatemala (first leg). Canada v Guatemala is scheduled for 16 November 2026 at 20:00 EST (UTC−5) at BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (return leg). All kickoffs are venue-local. This is a two-leg Concacaf Nations League quarter-final.

Where will Guatemala vs. Canada be played?

The first leg is at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in Guatemala City on 13 November 2026. The return is at BMO Field in Toronto on 16 November 2026.

What time is Canada vs. Guatemala in Guatemala?

The Toronto return kicks off at 20:00 EST (UTC−5) on 16 November 2026. That is 19:00 CST (UTC−6) in Guatemala. The first leg’s local Guatemala kickoff is 20:00 on 13 November.

What was Guatemala’s latest result?

Guatemala 1–0 Suriname on 5 October 2026. Matthew Evans scored at 90+6 to beat Suriname. Guatemala finished first in Group B with seven points, nine goals scored and three conceded from four matches.

How did Guatemala reach the quarter-finals?

They finished first in Group B with seven points from two wins, one draw and one defeat. Their four results were 2–3 against Jamaica, 6–0 against El Salvador, 0–0 away to Suriname and 1–0 at home to Suriname.

Is Guatemala’s November squad confirmed?

This page does not present a November call-up list as confirmed. The selection evidence belongs to the completed September–October programme. New call-ups, injuries and withdrawals need a fresh federation announcement.

Will Matthew Evans play against Canada?

His winning contribution against Suriname is confirmed; a future appearance is not. November selection, fitness and starting roles still require a new squad announcement and matchday confirmation.

Who is Guatemala’s head coach?

Luis Fernando Tena led the September–October selection. AGN’s report of the federation’s previous call-up announcement identifies him as the coach.

Are Guatemala already qualified for the Gold Cup 2027?

Not through this quarter-final yet. Winning the Canada tie would secure direct Gold Cup qualification and a place in the Nations League Finals. Losing it would send Guatemala to the Gold Cup Prelims.

What happens if the two-leg score is level?

Concacaf’s published quarter-final format applies the away-goals rule when the aggregate score is tied. If the tie remains level, extra time and, if necessary, penalties decide who advances. A drawn first leg is not the same as a decided tie.

Where can I watch Guatemala vs. Canada?

Dates, venues and local kickoffs are confirmed. Television and streaming availability depend on your country and the authorised rights holder. Check FEDEFUT and the broadcaster’s current listing; previous group-stage coverage is not proof of November coverage.

Did Guatemala qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

No. Their qualifying campaign ended without a place in the finals. The November Nations League quarter-final is a separate competition, not a World Cup qualifying playoff.

Has Guatemala won a major international title?

Yes: the 1967 CONCACAF Championship, the predecessor of the modern Gold Cup. It has not won the modern Gold Cup. The linked country profile and trophy story explain that distinction and the longer title wait.

Is the tactical diagram Guatemala’s confirmed lineup?

No. The named players illustrate possible passing relationships. This is editorial analysis, not an official formation, November squad or predicted starting XI.

Sources, verification and next reads

Primary-source reporting

Primary sources

Fixtures, competition records and appointments are checked against governing-body or federation pages. The page is an editorial update, not an automatic news feed.

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