ReutersGuatemala defender Jose Morales (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring winning penalty against Canada during 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinal match. (Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) Jose Morales sealed a dramatic 6–5 penalty shootout victory for Guatemala over Canada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday in Minneapolis, sending Los Chapines to the semifinals for the first time since 1996.The match ended 1–1 after 90 tense minutes. Canada had taken the lead in the 30th minute when Jonathan David calmly slotted home a penalty into the bottom right corner. But the tide turned just before halftime when Jacob Shaffelburg was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Stheven Robles, leaving Canada down to 10 men.— GoldCup (@GoldCup) Guatemala capitalized on their numerical advantage in the second half, with Rubio Rubin firing home the equalizer in the 69th minute to set up a gripping finish. Neither side could find a winner in regulation, leading to a nerve-wracking shootout.Live EventsBoth teams converted their first four penalties, and in the fifth round, Guatemala keeper Kenderson Navarro denied Cyle Larin before Jose Pinto skied his effort. After another round of successful penalties, Luc De Fougerolles struck the post for Canada. Morales then stepped up and coolly placed his shot just off-center as Dayne St. Clair dove the wrong way, clinching the upset.The result marks Canada’s second consecutive Gold Cup quarterfinal exit.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onCanada vs GuatemalaCONCACAF Gold Cup 2025Jose MoralesCanadacanada usGuatemala (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onCanada vs GuatemalaCONCACAF Gold Cup 2025Jose MoralesCanadacanada usGuatemala(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123