Canada's first match will take place on July 20 in Canada (Friday the 21st in Australia).
The United States will face 11-time African champions Nigeria at Melbourne's Rectangular Stadium. “I am very proud to name this dynamic and exciting team,” Priestman said.
They all gave their best to earn a place on the team. We have a good mix of experienced athletes and new players, each bringing something different.
End of the road
Canada's Gold Cup career CONCACAF It ended Sunday in the quarterfinals. The United States won 3-2, after 120 minutes of play ended in a 2-2 draw.
No goal was scored until the 88th minute, and it was the American Brandon Vázquez who opened the scoring with a beautiful header.
Steven Vitoria and Jacob Shaffelburg had given Canada the lead in overtime, but defender Scott Kennedy made it 2-2 in his own goal.
In the penalty shootout, Kamal Miller and Jacen Russell-Rowe beat American goalkeeper Matt Turner.
But they were Canada's only scorers, as Cade Cowell, Gianluca Busio and Jesús Fereira scored for the winners.
The semi-final between the United States and Panama will take place on Wednesday. The winner of Wednesday's duel will qualify for the tournament final. Mexico and Jamaica meet in the other semi-final.
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Sources: Radio-Canada · The Canadian Press
Adapted: RCI · P. Martínez
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