Kickoff: 3:05 p.m. ET. Forecast: 23 degrees, mostly cloudy. Viewing: Telemundo, Universo, Paramount+.
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USA:
1. Tim Weah wasn’t allowed to enter Canada, lacking second Covid-19 vaccination.
2. New U.S. starters likely to include Miles Robinson, Brenden Aaronson & Ricardo Pepi.
Canada:
3. Star Alphonso Davies (mild Covid-related heart condition) remained in Germany.
4. In midfield, Samuel Piette is injured; Stephen Eustaquio was late arrival (Covid positive)
Of note: The match at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field — nicknamed “The Donut Box” — will be played on artificial turf. Canada played its last two games on turf in Edmonton. The USA’s last qualifier on turf: 2009 at Costa Rica.
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