Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly between Canada and Panama, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Canada They will bid to get back to winning ways when they tackle Panama Tuesday night in a friendly.
The home side enter the match on the back of a goalless draw with Mexico last month, while Panama have lost their last two matches, including a 2-0 loss to the United States on Saturday night.
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As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, Canada will not have to go through the qualification process to participate in the tournament, but they will be involved in competitive action by the end of the year.
Indeed, the Reds will compete in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League next month, but this friendly will represent their first since a 0-0 draw with Mexico in a friendly in September.
Jesse MarchThe 2024 Copa America enjoyed a successful 2024 Copa America, advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament, where they were beaten 2–0 by Argentina before suffering a penalty-shootout loss to Uruguay in the third-place playoff.
Canada are unbeaten in their last three friendlies, including a 0-0 draw with France in June, and have plenty of talent in their squad with Bayern Munich. Alphonsa DavisPortos Stephen Eustace And Lily Jonathan David Unique names.
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Panama, meanwhile, enters the friendly after a 2-0 loss to the United States on Saturday in what proved to be their first match since competing in the 2024 Copa America.
Los Canaleros had a hugely successful summer, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history, but they suffered a 5-0 defeat to Colombia in the last eight.
Thomas ChristiansonWin's side will also feature in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League next month, and their next confirmed matches are the 2026 World Cup qualifiers next June.
With wins over Guyana and Montserrat, Panama have collected six points from their two matches and are second in Group D in the second round of qualifying.
Los Canaleros will tackle Belize and Nicaragua next June, and their recent performance in the Copa America will mean they are more confident in camp.
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Canada head coach Marsh is expected to name a strong starting side for Tuesday's friendly, with Davis and David both expected to be in the starting XI.
David has scored 29 times in 56 caps for his country and the 24-year-old is currently one of the most in-demand strikers in world football as his Lille contract expires next summer.
Cyle Laurin Mallorca has managed 29 goals for Canada and the 29-year-old could be a starter on Tuesday, while Nice Moise Pompidou Should be in XI.
As for Panama, it is expected to move forward as a center once again Eduardo GuerreroThe 24-year-old bid to add to a goal he scored for his country.
Orlando Mosque He will continue to be the number one goalkeeper and between the sticks, while Marseille is Michael Murillo A unique player from a defensive point of view.
Yol Barcenas He has scored nine times in 91 matches for his country and the 30-year-old is set to feature in the first XI again. Caesar Blackman Can operate in wing-back role.
Canada Possible starting order:
Crepeau; Funeral, Pompidou, Cornelius, Davies; Lauria, Osorio, Eustace, Schaffelburg; David, Lauren
Panama Probable Starting Lineup:
the mosque; Escobar, Farina, Miller; Murillo, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Blackman; Barcenas, Guerrero, Rodriguez
We say: Canada 2-0 Panama
Panama proved they are an improved outfit during the recent Copa America, but Canada can call on better quality in all areas and we expect a friendly win on Tuesday.
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