Canada’s men’s national soccer team is set to play its final match of the year against Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. This game follows Canada’s recent friendly with Ecuador, where they managed a scoreless draw despite being a player down early in the match. English-born defender Alfie Jones is expected to debut for Canada, strengthening their defense lineup, which has been plagued by injuries. Star captain Alphonso Davies, recovering from a torn ACL, is making progress and could return to action sooner than expected. The team’s next scheduled matches are in late March, with the World Cup draw set for December 5. As of now, 34 countries have secured spots in the World Cup, with several spots still up for grabs. Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Central America, and Oceania have all secured their representatives, with inter-confederation playoffs yet to determine the final spots. Italy faces a playoff after finishing second in their group, while Spain and Belgium aim to secure direct berths today. CONCACAF will finalize its World Cup representatives tonight, with Suriname and Curaçao in contention for their first-ever berths. The race for World Cup qualification intensifies as teams strive for their place on the global stage.