Late equalizer secures point for Jamaica against Canada 

2-2 draw between Canada and Jamaica in their Final Group C match as both teams advance to the Quarterfinals.

PUEBLA, Mexico – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship continued with Canada and Jamaica playing out a 2-2 draw

on Saturday. The Group C match was played at Estadio Universitario BUAP in Puebla, Mexico.

Jahmarie Nolan placed Jamaica in the lead in the 21’, tucking the ball away from close range, capitalizing on a delivery from Brandon Bent from the left side of the box.

Marius Aiyenero found the equalizer for Canada in the 56’ with an effort from outside the box taking a deflection before finding the back of the net.

The Reds turned the scoring around in the 79’ through a penalty converted by Valter Sedin.

Sean Leighton levelled the score for the Reggae Boyz in dramatic fashion in the 90+12’ from the penalty spot.

The result sees Canada advance to the Quarterfinals, concluding the Group Stage in first place in Group C due to goal differential.

Jamaica also booked a spot in the Quarterfinals by finishing second in its group.