Canada handles 9-man El Salvador, tops Gold Cup group and eyes USMNT semifinal

Semifinal aspirations are within reach as Canada secured a commanding 2-0 victory over a nine-man El Salvador to finish atop Group B in the Gold Cup. Despite a challenging first half marked by physical play and disruptions, Canada’s resilience and tactical adjustments in the second half led to decisive goals from Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan. With a quarterfinal matchup against Guatemala ahead, the team now looks forward to a potential semifinal clash with the USMNT, reflecting growing confidence and key performances that could define their tournament run.