Canada is set to face the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals after defeating Cuba 4-2 on Tuesday night. Guatemala also secured their spot in the next round by overcoming Guadeloupe 3-2 in Harrison, New Jersey. They will now play Jamaica in Cincinnati on Sunday, preceding the U.S.-Canada match.

The photo above captures Canadian players Jayden Nelson (left) and Jonathan Osorio (center) celebrating Nelson's goal against Cuba during the second half of their Gold Cup match in Houston on July 4, 2023.

The remaining quarterfinal matchups are set: Mexico will clash with Costa Rica on Saturday, following Panama's game against invited guest Qatar in Arlington, Texas.

Canada took the lead early on with a 21st-minute penalty kick by Junior Hoilett, awarded after a handball by Eduardo Hernandez. Jonathan Osorio extended Canada's advantage in the 26th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Lucas Cavallini. Jayden Nelson added a third goal in the 47th minute, converting a rebound from Cavallini's shot. Liam Millar completed the scoring for Canada in the 61st minute with a header from Hoilett's corner kick.

This image shows a moment of intensity between Canadian player Richie Laryea (22) and Cuban player Eduardo Hernández (8) during the second half of their Gold Cup encounter in Houston on July 4, 2023.

Cuba, currently ranked 166th in the world, managed to score two goals through penalty kicks by Luis Paradela in first-half stoppage time and Maikel Reyes in the 89th minute.

Here, Jayden Nelson (7) is seen celebrating his goal with Junior Hoilett (10) during the second half of the Canada-Cuba Gold Cup match in Houston on July 4, 2023.

Guatemala topped Group C with six points, followed by Canada with five. Guadeloupe finished with four points, while Cuba ended their campaign with zero. Costa Rica, ranked 42nd, secured their progression by defeating Martinique 6-4 in Harrison. Panama, ranked 57th and already guaranteed a quarterfinal spot, drew 2-2 with 76th-ranked El Salvador. Guadeloupe and Martinique are not included in FIFA rankings as they are not FIFA members.