Canada Soccer will honour Julian de Guzman and celebrate his induction into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at halftime of the Men's National Team's Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal home leg against Guatemala on Monday 16 November at BMO Field in Toronto. \u200b
In front of family, friends and Canadian supporters, de Guzman will be recognized for his remarkable international career and lasting contribution to Canadian soccer. \u200b
“Coming home to Toronto to celebrate this induction in front of my family, friends and Canadian supporters means the world to me. Every cap I earned for Canada was a privilege and an honour, and none of it would have been possible without the teammates, coaches and staff who supported me throughout my career. Seeing how far this program has come makes it even more special to be part of its history.” - Julian de Guzman, Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductee \u200b
Before kickoff, de Guzman will host an autograph signing from 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM at the Canada Soccer Tent, located inside the gates on the North 100 Level patio by Gate 1.
Fans can secure their seats for the CANMNT v Guatemala match via Ticketmaster, starting at just $45.00, plus applicable fees. Join us as we celebrate one of the legends of Canadian soccer, his remarkable legacy, and the game he helped shape. \u200b
\nJulian de Guzman was a Canada Soccer Player of the Year, a Concacaf Gold Cup Most Valuable Player and a three-time Concacaf Gold Cup all-star. He represented Canada in four cycles of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and six editions of the Concacaf Gold Cup, notably reaching the Concacaf Semifinals in 2002 and 2007. He set a Canada record with 89 career international “A” appearances from 2002 to 2016, including 25 starts with the captain’s armband. At the youth level, he represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2001.
At the club level, he was a three-time Canadian Championship winner with Toronto FC. He featured in UEFA and Concacaf club competitions, notably reaching the 2011-12 Concacaf Champions League Semifinals. In Europe, he made more than 150 career appearances across Germany’s Bundesliga and Spain’s La Liga. He earned Player of the Year honours with Deportivo La Coruña in 2007-08. He wrapped up his pro career with Ottawa Fury FC where he won the 2015 NASL Fall Season title.
The halftime recognition will give Canadian supporters at BMO Field the opportunity to celebrate de Guzman's induction into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame alongside his family and friends.