The Canadian women’s soccer team had its appeal dismissed by the Court of Sport Arbitration’s ad hoc division in Paris on Wednesday, putting them in another do-or-die game later this evening against Columbia.

The appeal was filed Monday by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer against FIFA and the New Zealand, French and Colombian football associations.

The appeal was filed Monday by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer against FIFA and the New Zealand, French and Colombian football associations{ai:summary}<p>The Canadian women's soccer team took their case to the Court of Sport Arbitration, pleading for a chance against FIFA and three national associations. But the gavel dropped, and now they face a must-win game against Colombia later tonight.  </p><p>Time's not on their side; it’s all or nothing. #sports</p>

FIFA ruling stands: Canada will keep six-point penalty heading into do-or-die Olympic match

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