Overview
- Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scored two minutes and 35 seconds apart early in the second half to secure Canada’s win.
- El Salvador was reduced to nine men after Santos Ortiz received a second yellow card and Jairo Henríquez was shown a straight red in the first half.
- Canada dominated play with 80.3 per cent possession, outshooting El Salvador 14-2 and earning a 13-1 edge in corners.
- Jesse Marsch returned from a two-game suspension to lead Canada on the sideline after missing the draw with Curaçao.
- By topping Group B with seven points, Canada will face Guatemala in the quarterfinals on Sunday in Minneapolis.