Four Nerazzurri take to the pitch. Buchanan's Canada qualify for Copa America
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— Mar 23rd 20241 MIN READING
Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago to progress to this summer's tournament. Pavard and Thuram feature for France, while Sommer starts between the sticks for Switzerland
It was an unforgettable evening for Tajon Buchanan's Canada, who beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 to qualify for the 2024 Copa America. Meanwhile, other Nerazzurri players took to the pitch for friendlies: Pavard and Thuram featured for France, while Sommer was between the sticks for Switzerland.
CANADA QUALIFY FOR THE COPA AMERICA
It all happened in the second half: goals from Larin and Shaffelburg secured Canada's spot in this summer's tournament, which will be held in the United States. Buchanan was selected in the starting line-up and played 80 minutes.
The Canadians will be in Group A alongside world champions Argentina, Chile and Peru.
DEFEAT FOR FRANCE
In a prestigious friendly in Lyon, Germany ran out 2-0 winners over France thanks to goals from Wirtz and Havertz. Benjamin Pavard and Marcus Thuram both started the game, with the former playing the entire match and the latter coming off after 61 minutes.
SOMMER STARTS IN GOAL AGAINST DENMARK
Yann Sommer was on the pitch for 38 minutes as Switzerland played out a goalless draw against Denmark in Copenhagen. The Nerazzurri goalkeeper was forced off towards the end of the first half due to injury.