The Canadian men’s national soccer team just can’t seem to avoid Honduras. This morning’s draw for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, again paired the two familiar foes in the competition’s Group A. Honduras has ended Canada’s last two World Cup qualifying campaigns, including an infamous 8-1 victory in 2014 qualifying.
Canada will be looking to qualify for the knockout stages of the Gold Cup for the first time since 2009, when Honduras eliminated them in the quarterfinals. Canada will also be in search of their first goal in a Gold Cup tournament since 2011.
Joining Honduras in Canada’s group are Costa Rica and French Guiana for the tournament which kicks off on July 7.