In a tense showdown at Harrison, New Jersey, Canada’s women’s soccer team secured a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout victory against Argentina following a goalless regulation match in the SheBelieves Cup tournament on Saturday.
The match proceeded directly to penalties under the tournament’s unique rules, bypassing extra time. Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan emerged as the decisive hero, spectacularly saving Argentina’s first two penalty attempts. The victory was sealed when Argentina’s Vanina Preininger sent her crucial shot over the crossbar.
During regular play, Canada’s Jordyn Huitema generated the most significant scoring opportunity in the first half, forcing a remarkable save from Argentine goalkeeper Solana Pereyra who deflected the powerful strike onto the crossbar.
The match marked the return of Canadian captain Jessie Fleming, who had previously missed the United States match due to illness. Notably absent was Arsenal’s Olivia Smith, ruled out of the tournament with a concussion.
Argentina concluded the tournament without scoring a single goal across all matches, finishing at the bottom of the standings. Canada’s final tournament position remained pending the outcome of the late match between the United States and Colombia.
Both teams now look toward World Cup qualification pathways, with Argentina continuing in the CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League next month—the qualifying tournament for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil—while Canada prepares for the CONCACAF W Championship beginning in November.