Guatemala and Canada Name Full XIs for Concacaf Nations League Clash

Guatemala host Canada in a Concacaf Nations League encounter that matches a home side on a short unbeaten run against a visiting team built around several Premier League and European regulars.

Guatemala enter the match after a 1-0 win over Suriname on October 6, following a scoreless draw with the same opponent on October 2. Back-to-back clean sheets against Suriname suggest a team settling defensively under Luis Fernando Tena. A positive result here would sustain Guatemala’s momentum in a competition that carries real weight for their regional standing.

Canada arrive without a recent form line to rely on, but the fixture itself carries significance. A Nations League trip to Guatemala is the kind of match that tests squad depth away from home. For Jesse Marsch’s group, the focus is on collecting points and building continuity ahead of the remaining matches in the competition.

Guatemala confirmed lineup

Tena sets Guatemala up in a 4-2-3-1, with Nicholas Hagen behind a back line of Aarón Herrera, José Morales, José Rosales and Allen Yanes. Nicolás Samayoa and Óscar Santis form the double pivot, screening an attacking trio of Rubio Rubín, Darwin Lom and Jesús López just behind lone striker Rudy Muñoz. There are no absences to account for, so Tena has his full group available and can rely on the same structure that produced consecutive clean sheets against Suriname.

Guatemala confirmed starting XI (4-2-3-1): Nicholas Hagen, Aarón Herrera, José Morales, José Rosales, Allen Yanes, Nicolás Samayoa, Óscar Santis, Rubio Rubín, Darwin Lom, Jesús López, Rudy Muñoz. Coach: Luis Fernando Tena.

Canada confirmed lineup

Marsch lines Canada up in a 4-4-2, with Maxime Crépeau in goal behind a back four of Richie Laryea, Alphonso Davies, Luc De Fougerolles and Joel Waterman. Mathieu Choinière, Tajon Buchanan, Niko Sigur and Liam Millar make up the midfield four, with Jonathan David paired alongside Tani Oluwaseyi up front. With no absences listed, Marsch sends out a full-strength XI that leans on the width of Davies and Buchanan and the partnership of David and Oluwaseyi to carry the attacking load.

Canada confirmed starting XI (4-4-2): Maxime Crépeau, Richie Laryea, Alphonso Davies, Mathieu Choinière, Luc De Fougerolles, Joel Waterman, Tajon Buchanan, Niko Sigur, Tani Oluwaseyi, Jonathan David, Liam Millar. Coach: Jesse Marsch.

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