New Era, Same Fire: Canada’s Young Stars Shine in 6-0 Gold Cup Rout | OneFootball

Canada’s men’s national team delivered a resounding 6–0 victory over Honduras in their latest CONCACAF Gold Cup clash — a performance that reinforced the rising stature of this new generation of Canadian talent.

From the opening whistle, Canada dictated the tempo, controlled possession, pressed high, and unleashed wave after wave of attacking pressure. But beyond the dominant scoreline, it was the who and how behind the goals that truly told the story.

Niko Sigur opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from outside the box in the 27th minute. This was his first goal for the national team in just his second international start. Not only was it a moment that set the tone, but also showed why many view him as the future heartbeat of Canada’s midfield.

Promise David, the young (23) forward who recently switched international allegiance from Nigeria to Canada, silenced critics with a standout performance. His relentless energy and confident finishing demonstrated the depth and versatility now present in Canada’s attacking options. He scored his second Canadian goal in the 75th minute (his first came earlier in the month against Ukraine in a friendly).

Tajon Buchanan, coming off a strong loan spell with Villarreal, added a brace — including a dazzling solo effort that combined European polish with street-style flair. His presence was electric throughout, and his decision to represent Canada in the Gold Cup over staying with Inter Milan for Club World Cup preparations proved vital.

Which brings us to a larger, ongoing conversation within Canadian soccer circles:

Club vs. Country — What Would You Choose?

Would you rather play for your club at the FIFA Club World Cup, or represent your country in a major international tournament like the Gold Cup?

It’s more than a hypothetical. Buchanan made the patriotic choice, suiting up for Canada. On the other hand, Stephen Eustáquio — a key figure in the national setup — stayed with FC Porto as they try to escape from the Club World Cup group phase down in the U.S.

Both choices are understandable, but they spotlight the growing tension between club commitments and international duty, especially as more Canadian players make their mark at elite European clubs.

Next Up: Curacao

Canada now looks ahead to their next group stage match against Curacao on Saturday, June 21, 2025. While they enter as clear favourites, they’ll need their stars to shine once again to keep momentum going. Canada are the favourite going into this matchup. But they will need the help of their star players to help secure the victory.