Frank Christian
The 2024 Copa America features an unexpected showdown between Venezuela and Canada as both teams vie for a spot in the semifinals at AT&T Stadium.
Venezuela surprised by topping Group B with nine points, culminating with a 3-0 victory over Jamaica. Canada, on the other hand, finished as Group A runners-up after a goalless draw with Chile, marking a historic moment by reaching this stage.
Under Fernando Batista’s guidance, Venezuela has displayed strong defensive capabilities, conceding only one goal in their recent four matches. They aim to make their first semifinal appearance in 13 years.
Canada has already set a milestone by making it to this phase of the tournament. Advancing to the final four would be a significant accomplishment for them.
The Sporting News will provide live updates and highlights of the Canada vs. Venezuela match as it unfolds.
Current Score of Canada vs. Venezuela
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Canada | — | |
| Venezuela | — |
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Referee: Wilton Sampaio (BRA)
Predicted lineups:
Canada (4-2-3-1, right to left): 16. Crepeau (GK) — 2. Johnston, 15. Bombito, 13. Cornelius, 19. Davies — 8. Kone, 7. Eustaquio — 20. Ahmed, 10. David, 22. Laryea — 9. Larin.
Venezuela (4-2-3-1, right to left): 22. Romo (GK) — 4. Aramburu, 2. Ferraresi, 3. Y. Osorio, 15. Navarro — 13. Martinez, 6. Herrera — 25. Bello, 18. Casseres, 10. Soteldo — 23. Rondon.
Canada vs. Venezuela Live Updates and Highlights
1.5 hours before kickoff: Canada faces the absence of Tajon Buchanan due to injury, creating a significant void in their lineup. The match promises to be a thriller as both teams aim for a historic semifinal spot.
2 hours before kickoff: Join us for a live coverage of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal between Canada and Venezuela where history awaits for one of these teams as they battle for a spot in the last four.
Canada vs. Venezuela Kick-off Time
The match between Canada and Venezuela will commence on Friday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Here are the local kick-off times for some major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Fri, Jul. 5 | 9 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Fri, Jul. 5 | 6 p.m. PT |
| UK | Sat, Jul. 6 | 2 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, Jul. 6 | 11 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Jul. 6 | 6:30 a.m. IST |
Canada vs. Venezuela Lineups and Team News
Tajon Buchanan’s absence due to injury is a setback for Canada, with Ismael Kone expected to step up. Jonathan David and Maxime Crepeau remain key players for Canada.
Canada projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Crepeau (GK) — Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies — Kone, Eustaquio — Ahmed, David, Laryea — Larin.
Venezuela will miss Darwin Machis but will have Ferraresi and Navarro back in the lineup. Yeferson Soteldo and Salomon Rondon are key players for Venezuela.
Venezuela projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Romo (GK) — Aramburu, Ferraresi, Y. Osorio, Navarro — Martinez, Herrera — Bello, Casseres, Soteldo — Rondon.
Canada vs. Venezuela Live Stream and TV Coverage
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, Univision, TUDN | Fubo, Fox Sports App, Univision Now, TUDN app/website, ViX |
| Canada | TSN 1, 4, CTV 2, RDS | TSN+, CTV app, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | — |
USA: Watch Canada vs. Venezuela live on FS1 in the US. Stream the match on Fubo, which offers a FREE seven-day trial.
UK: Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Premier Sports Player.
Canada: Canadian fans can catch the action on TSN channels and streaming services. RDS provides French-language coverage.
Australia: Optus Sport is Australia’s broadcaster for the Copa America.
India: As of now, there is no official confirmation of TV broadcasts for the Copa America in India. A VPN can be used to access streaming services if the match is not available in your location.
