Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
All eyes will be on Tim Hortons Field when Canada and USA take on each other in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier. The Canucks moved one step closer to booking their place at the showpiece tournament in Qatar by beating Honduras on the road, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Sunday’s derby. Alphonso Davies is out of contention for the hosts, while Samuel Piette, who suffered an injury in the last qualifier, is unlikely to feature against USA.
The Yanks, on the other hand, recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over El Salvador, with the team retaining second place in the standings. Since both Canada and USA should be happy with one point from Sunday’s showdown, we are tempted to put our money on draw. Fit-again Columbus attacker Gyasi Zardes is widely expected to return to USA’s starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Scott Arfield):
Despite being born in Dechmont, Scotland, Scott Arfield represents Canada on the international stage. Arfield, though, played for Scotland U19 and U21 teams in the past and he made one appearance for Scotland B as well. Scott’s father, though, was born in Toronto, Canada and that is the main reason why he decided to play for the Canada national football team.
The Burnley midfielder made his Canada debut on March 25, 2016 in a 3-0 loss to Mexico. Scott Arfield began his club career at Falkirk and he scored 13 goals in 108 appearances in the league for the Scottish club. In 2010 he signed a deal with Huddersfield Town and he played for the Terriers from until 2013.
As previously mentioned, Arfield currently wear’s Burnley shirt, meaning that he is enjoying the Premier League football. You should bear in mind that the Scottish midfielder netted one goal for Burnley in the 2016/2017 season. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Everton on October 10, 2016.
Highlighted Team (United States):
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team commonly referred to as the USMNT have been playing at the international level since 1916 and their debut 3-2 win at Sweden. The USMNT have first appeared at a FIFA World Cup in 1930 when they achieved their best ever result by reaching the semi-final of the competition and ultimately finishing third, which remains the joint highest finish of any team outside of the UEFA and CONMEBOL confederations.
Following the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the United States did not qualify for the tournament until 1990. The US also hosted the competition in 1994, going out to lose to Brazil in the round of 16. Hosts of the Copa America Centenario, the United States will try to record a noticeable result on home soil under the leadership of Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann.
The US have bright history in the century-old tournament and will hope to repeat the glorious 1995 run when they finished fourth.