Their performances challenge some preconceived notions about the USMNT and Mexico individually and the region as a whole, especially as Canada makes a push for top accolades in North America.   It makes this month's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals a fascinating check-in for each of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts,

Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname. Canada Soccer says the Bayern Munich star has withdrawn as a "precautionary measure due to physical fatigue.

After impressing in the Copa America this past summer, Canada hope to make their way back to the CONCACAF Nations League final, beginning with a two-legged quarterfinal matchup against Suriname.