Canada secured their spot in the knockout stage of the Copa America after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Jamaica. The Canadians, who needed only a draw to advance, took the lead in the 6th minute courtesy of a well-placed header by Cyle Larin. Jamaica equalized just before halftime through a penalty converted by Leon Bailey. In the second half, Canada regained the lead through a stunning strike by Alphonso Davies in the 76th minute. Davies received the ball on the left flank and cut inside before unleashing a powerful shot that flew into the top corner. Canada held on to their lead for the rest of the match, despite Jamaica’s best efforts to find an equalizer. The victory sends Canada into the round of 16, where they will face one of the top two finishers from Group B, which includes Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.Canada Secures Historic Copa América Round of 16 BerthCanada Secures Historic Copa América Round of 16 Berth In a thrilling match, Canada earned their first-ever spot in the Copa América round of 16 with a tense 0-0 draw against 10-man Chile. Chile, a tournament powerhouse, needed a victory to advance. However, their hopes were dashed when Gabriel Suazo was sent off for a second yellow card in the 28th minute. Despite the numerical advantage, Canada struggled to create scoring chances and focused on maintaining a clean sheet. “We could have made things easier for ourselves, but we knew Argentina would score early in the second half, so our focus was on not conceding,” said Canadian coach Jesse Marsch. Marsch praised his team’s tactical discipline and organization, particularly their ability to protect goalkeeper Max Crepeau. “It’s incredibly difficult to play against us. I’m so impressed with the progress of these players,” he added. Canada’s qualification for the round of 16 is a historic moment for the nation, making them the first team from outside South America to reach the knockout stage. In contrast, Chile’s inability to advance marks the first time they have failed to make the round of 16 in 24 years. Canada will now face the winner of Group B in their quarter-final clash on Saturday at 02:00 BST. Their opponent will be determined in the upcoming match between Paraguay and Ecuador.Canada advanced to the knockout round of the Copa America for the first time on Sunday after playing a 1-1 draw with Honduras in their final Group B match. Alphonso Davies put Canda ahead in the 33rd minute with a header off a cross from Samuel Piette. Honduras equalized in the 45th minute through Alexander Lopez, who tapped in a cross from Edwin Rodriguez. Canada finished the group stage with five points, one point ahead of Honduras and three points behind Costa Rica. In the round of 16, Canada will face the winner of Group A, which is still to be decided. The knockout round begins on July 3. This is a historic moment for Canadian soccer, as it is the first time the team has advanced to the knockout round of a major international tournament since the 1986 FIFA World Cup.