Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong was named to the Canada Men’s National Team on Monday ahead of the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League A Quarterfinals, Canada Soccer announced.
Canada will open the two-legged series against Guatemala at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in Guatemala City at 8 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 13 before hosting the second leg at BMO Field in Toronto at 7 p.m. CT on Monday, Nov. 16.
The winner of the series advances to the Concacaf Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March 2027 and qualifies directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, while the loser will participate in the Gold Cup preliminary round.
“This is an important window for us," said Canada Soccer Men's National Team head coach Jesse Marsch. "There's a Nations League Finals place and a Gold Cup spot on the line, and we know how tough it will be to go to Guatemala City and get a result. We want to take care of business there, then come home to BMO Field and finish the job in front of our fans.”
Born in Toronto and raised in Montreal, Bassong has made nine appearances for the Canada Men’s National Team. His most recent cap came in a 1-1 draw against Ireland in June ahead of Canada's run to the Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup 26.
Bassong, 27, has logged 70 appearances in three seasons for Sporting Kansas City across all competitions with one goal and five assists while splitting time between left back and central midfield.
