Canada Concludes World Cup Preparation with Ireland Draw

The Canadian national team concluded its 2026 World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Ireland at Stade Saputo in Montreal on Friday, June 6, 2026. This result left Jesse Marsch's squad with mixed feelings just one week before their opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

Canada clearly dominated the first half, monopolizing possession and pinning a defensive Ireland back for long periods, yet again struggled to convert their superiority into goals. The only Canadian goal came from an own goal by defender Jake O'Brien following a corner kick taken by Stephen Eustáquio.