The Canadien men had 63 per cent possession and an 11-1 edge in corners in the first 45 minutes but could not make anything of it.
Canadian substitute Jacob Shaffelburg hammered a shot off the goalpost with Smith beaten in the 86th minute. And he eased the pressure in the 91st minute, roofing a shot for his second Canada goal as the Trinidad defence was caught short The 13th-ranked U.S. and No. 15 Mexico, Canada's co-hosts at the 2026 soccer showcase, won their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals to qualify directly to Copa America, as did Panama.Canada came into Saturday's game with a 7-2-2 record against Trinidad.
There were some physical moments, prompting Mexican referee Marco Ortiz to show four yellow cards in the first half.
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