Toronto FC Players Gear Up for Thrilling CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal
Canada's National Team Prepares for Clash against Mexico
Toronto FC's Insigne, Osorio Set to Feature for Canada
Toronto FC players Lorenzo Insigne and Jonathan Osorio are set to represent Canada in the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal clash against Mexico on June 14th.
Canada finished top of Group C in the qualifying stage, setting up a mouthwatering encounter against their southern rivals.
Insigne, who joined Toronto FC from Napoli in July 2022, has been in impressive form for club and country, scoring five goals in 10 appearances for Canada.
Osorio, a veteran of over 50 international caps, will provide experience and leadership to the Canadian midfield.
The match will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, and is expected to attract a sell-out crowd.
Canada Favored to Advance Despite Mexico's History
Canada will enter the match as slight favorites, despite Mexico's impressive history in the CONCACAF region.
Mexico has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup eight times, while Canada has never won the tournament.
However, Canada has a strong recent record against Mexico, winning two of their last three meetings.
Canada Aiming to Make History
A victory for Canada would see them reach the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals for the first time.
It would also give Canada a major boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they will co-host with the United States and Mexico.
Canada has never qualified for the semifinals of a major international tournament, and a win over Mexico would be a significant step in their development.
Match Details
- Date: June 14th, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: BMO Field, Toronto