The Iceteca: Canada Beats Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton Chill

Canada's Kamal Miller (4) and another player celebrate the win over Mexico during World Cup Qualifiers in Edmonton, on Nov. 16, 2021. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

EDMONTON, Alberta—In the chill of what was dubbed “Iceteca Stadium,” Canada beat Mexico in a World Cup qualifier for the first time since 1976.

Cyle Larin scored late in the first half and early in the second, then celebrated in front of snow bank in a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night.