Predicted lineups, team news and score prediction

Panama just lost 2-0 to the USMNT, but now they must turn their attention to another country that will also co-host the 2026 World Cup. The Canal Men face Canada in a friendly this week.

Jesse Marsch can be very satisfied with his tenure as Canada’s head coach so far. He led them to the semi-finals of the Copa America last summer, where they lost to eventual champions Argentina. Marsch’s team also defeated the USMNT in a friendly, which would have meant a lot to him since he wasn’t considered for the Stars and Stripes job.

Panama doesn’t have a bad record against the USMNT. They beat them on penalties in the Copa America in the summer and the 2023 Gold Cup. However, the Canal Men were unconvincing in their defeat to Mauricio Pochettino’s side last weekend.

Canadian fans will be excited to see Jonathan David back in action. The Lille striker scored the winner from the penalty spot in the Champions League against Real Madrid earlier this month.

Expected lineup for Canada: Crepeau, Bombito, Laryea, Cornelius, Davies, Choiniere, Eustaquio, Ahmed, David, Shaffelburg, Larin

Panama was average at best against the USMNT, so Thomas Christiansen will likely make some changes to his team.

Expected lineup for Panama: Mosquera, Ramos, Escobar, Miller, Murillo, Carrasquilla, Martinez, Puma, Blackman, Barcenas, Guerrero

Canada won two, drew two and lost only one of its last five games against Panama. Marsch’s team should have the quality to confidently beat Panama again 3-0.

Canada will face Panama on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FS1 in the US and OneSoccer in Canada.