CanMNT Talk: Canada looks to keep momentum going vs. Panama

The Canadian men's team returns to action when it faces Panama in an international friendly at Toronto’s BMO Field on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET/OneSoccer). 

The game will be coach Jesse Marsch’s first on Canadian soil since his hiring in May. Canada is coming off an impressive September window that saw it beat the United States and play to a draw with Mexico. Meanwhile, Panama is coming off a 2-0 loss away to the U.S. on the weekend. 

Canada is 38th in the current FIFA world rankings, one spot below Panama. They were the only Concacaf nations to advance to the knockout round of this summer’s Copa América – Canada finished fourth, while Panama reached the quarter-finals. 

The previous meeting between the teams saw Canada defeat Panama 2-0 in Las Vegas last June in the semifinals of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League. The Canadians are 5-2-6 all-time vs. Panama. 

TFC Republic spoke to Panamanian soccer expert David Sakata of Diario Pro about Tuesday's game, the rivalry between the two nations, and much more.       

Listen to the full audio clip below: 

Highlights:

• 00:05 – What did we learn from Panama's loss to the United States?
• 03:55 – An examination of Panama under coach Thomas Christiansen
• 07:25 – Copa América run was huge accomplishment for Panama
• 09:03 – Looking at where Panama ranks in the Concacaf hierarchy
• 11:35 – Previewing Tuesday's game vs. Canada in Toronto

(Top photo courtesy of Canada Soccer)

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