The choice of venue and opponent can be called into question, but Canada at the very least built some momentum heading into a World Cup year

Ismael Kone scored a goal in the first half and was shown a red card in the second as Canada closed out its 2025 schedule with a 2-0 win over Venezuela on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in an ill-tempered match that saw both teams finish with 10 men.

Ismael Kone scored in the 23rd minute for Canada in an international friendly against Venezuela on Tuesday to snap a three-game goalless drought in international play.

After David Martinez was sent off for Venezuela, Canadian goalscorer Ismaël Koné followed him down the tunnel just three minutes later with a red card of his own. And now Paraguay respond in a flash! A close-range Damian Bobadilla header after a scramble in the box sees Paraguay retake the lead!

Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating Venezuela 2-0 and playing Ecuador to a scoreless draw in the FIFA November international window.

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English-born centre back Alfie Jones has taken his citizenship oath and will make his debut for 28th-ranked Canada on Tuesday against No. 50 Venezuela in a friendly at Chase Stadium. Marsch said Jones, who plays his club football for Middlesbrough in England's second tier, will start — as will goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

Goals by Ismaël Koné and Promise David stood up as Canada shut down Venezuela 2-0 in a friendly match Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.