Canada 'can beat almost anyone', tests against America

Canada has won two in a row this international break, including performances against Peru and Chile. Jakob Schaffenberg made an important contribution for his team by scoring two goals against Peru, indicating the strength of his forward position.

Why it matters

Canada's 2-0 win against Peru has boosted their confidence, especially when they will play against a strong team like the United States. This win proves that Canada is moving in the right direction in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Jesse Marsh believes that his team has the ability to challenge any opponent.

Key points

• Canada 'can beat almost anyone', tests against US.
• Jesse Marsh has expressed confidence after Canada's recent win that his team can compete against top teams like the United States.
• Canada ‘can beat just about anyone’, says Marsch ahead of USA test.

Canada coach Jesse Marsh believes his team proved they can 'beat almost anyone' with their 2-0 win against Peru. He said that this victory will serve as a good yardstick for the upcoming match against America. Los Angeles FC's Jacob Schaffenberg scored two goals in the first half, leading Canada to an impressive victory on home soil. With this win, Canada has maintained its 100-percent record this international break.

Canada had earlier defeated Chile 1–0 and took a total of 17 shots in this match, while Peru took only four. Canada scored 0.23 in terms of expected goals (xG) compared to 1.94 for Peru. Canada created four big chances, while Peru did not have a single big chance.

Canada will now face the United States in their final friendly match of this international break. Marsh told reporters after the match, "We controlled the pace of the game from the beginning. We feel like we could have scored more goals. We'll continue to work on things and now that we're going to play against the United States, we know we're going to face a quality opponent."

Marsh also highlighted Peru's recent performances, including a 1-1 draw against Mexico earlier this week, as showing the quality of Canada's performances. Peru also had a competitive performance in a pre-tournament friendly against Spain in June, which they lost 3–1. However, they suffered a 4–1 defeat against the United States at the start of this international break.

"It's a credit to the team and it's a credit to what we're establishing here. We should be able to manage that, because this is a team that did very well against Mexico," Marsh said. "We made them look even worse because we had such a good performance," he said.

What will happen next

Canada now prepares for their final friendly against the United States, which will be an important test of their current form. In this match, Canada will get an opportunity to further refine their strategies, strengthening their vision for the season and World Cup 2026 prospects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals did Canada score in the match against Peru?

Canada won 2-0 against Peru.

What impact did Canada's win against Peru have on the standings?

With this win for Canada, they have maintained their 100 per cent record in this international break.

When is Canada's next match?

Canada's next match will be against the United States, their final friendly match of this international break.

How many shots did Canada take against Peru?

Canada took a total of 17 shots against Peru.

What did Jacob Schaffenberg do in the match against Peru?

Jacob Schaffenberg scored two goals in the first half, leading Canada to victory.

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