This Friday, the Canadian U-20 men’s national team kicks off its quest to qualify for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup as it opens the Concacaf U-20 Men's Championship against Dominica.
Here’s everything you need to know.
HOW IT WORKS
Thirty-four competing nations are divided into six groups, with the top team from each group advancing to the championship round. Canada is in a group with Dominica, Guadeloupe, Panama, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Martinique. From there, the six remaining teams are divided into two groups of three, with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup - to be held in Poland in May/June 2019.