The end of the three-match October international break comes with Canada looking to remain undefeated in the final round of CONCACAF's World Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022.
Along with Mexico, the Canadians have survived the first five matches without suffering a loss. John Herdman's men have amassed a 1-4-0 (W-D-L) record thus far, which has them in fourth place heading into Wednesday's crucial match against Panama at BMO Field in Toronto.
The Panamanians sit one spot above Canada on the table after pulling off a stunning victory over the United States on Sunday. That result sees the Central Americans head north with a single point more than the home side.
As such, Wednesday's game can be seen as a virtual must-win for Herdman's team.
Three points against the Canaleros would not only allow the Canadians to leap frog their most direct challenger for third place in the eight-team group, but it would also set the tone for a pivotal three-game home stretch as Canada hosts Costa Rica and Mexico next month in Edmonton.
Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's match.
Canada vs. Panama: What time is kickoff?
- Date: Wednesday, October 13
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto.
Canada vs. Panama: What channel is the World Cup qualifier on?
- TV: Sportsnet 1, OneSoccer (Telus ch. 980), RDS (French)
- Stream: OneSoccer.ca, SN NOW
Canada's remaining World Cup qualifying schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Match |
| Oct. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Canada vs. Panama |
| Nov. 12 | 9:05 p.m. | Canada vs. Costa Rica |
| Nov. 16 | 9:05 p.m. | Canada vs. Mexico |
| Jan. 27 | TBD | Honduras vs. Canada |
| Jan. 30 | TBD | Canada vs. USA |
| Feb. 2 | TBD | El Salvador vs. Canada |
| March 24 | TBD | Costa Rica vs. Canada |
| March 27 | TBD | Canada vs. Jamaica |
| March 30 | TBD | Panama vs. Canada |