Fort Lauderdale, FL – Canada’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) will return to the pitch against Venezuela on Tuesday, November 18, in a highly anticipated international friendly that promises to reignite the competitive spark from their dramatic 2024 Copa América encounter.
Head-to-Head History: A Closely Contested Rivalry
Overall Record:
- Total Matches: 3
- Canada Wins: 0
- Venezuela Wins: 0
- Draws: 3
Match Details:
- 2024 Copa América Quarter-Final:
- Result: 1-1 (Canada won 4-3 on penalties)
- Significance: Canada advanced to semi-finals
- 2010 International Friendly:
- Result: 1-1 Draw
- 2007 International Friendly:
- Result: Venezuela 2-1 Canada
A Quarterfinal Revenge Match
The upcoming match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale represents more than just a standard friendly. It’s a strategic reunion between two teams separated by a penalty shootout in the 2024 Copa América quarterfinals, where Canada emerged victorious.
Head Coach Jesse Marsch acknowledges the significance of the match, stating, “The quarterfinal win over Venezuela was a landmark moment for our program. Venezuela is a quality team and will be eager for the rematch. This friendly gives us another chance to measure ourselves against a challenging opponent.”
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Broader Context: Canada’s Autumn International Schedule
The Venezuela friendly is part of a robust autumn international window for CANMNT, which includes:
- October 2025:
- Home match vs Australia (FIFA #24) at Stade Saputo, Montréal
- Away match vs Colombia (FIFA #14) in New Jersey
- November 2025:
- Home match vs Ecuador (FIFA #25) at BMO Field
- Friendly vs Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale
Broadcast Details
Fans can catch the action live on:
- OneSoccer
- fuboTV Canada
- TELUS Optik TV (Channel 980)
- Online at OneSoccer.ca and OneSoccer app
Digital Coverage: Follow #CANMNT across Canada Soccer’s digital channels
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Recent Performance
Canada enters this friendly on a high note, having secured two wins in the September 2025 international window:
- Victory against Romania (FIFA #48) in Bucharest
- Win over Wales (FIFA #31) in Swansea
As the match approaches, football fans can expect an intense encounter that will not only showcase tactical prowess but also serve as a psychological test for both teams following their Copa América showdown.
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