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In Rare Meeting, Canadian Men to Face Ecuador in November Friendly at Toronto's BMO Field

The friendly match offers Canada a chance to prepare for the 2026 World Cup against Ecuador, who are ranked 25th and have qualified early for the tournament.

  • Canada announced a Nov. 13 friendly against Ecuador men's national soccer team at BMO Field, Toronto during the November FIFA international window.
  • As part of its autumn schedule, Canada Soccer announced a November 13 friendly against Ecuador at Toronto's BMO Field.
  • Only twice have the sides met, with the first at BMO Field in June 2011 ending in a 2-2 draw when Tosaint Ricketts scored the tying goal; FIFA world rankings list Canada 28th and Ecuador 25th.
  • The friendly allows Canada to fine-tune its squad ahead of World Cup preparations, with Canada coach Jesse Marsch highlighting the excitement of an electric Toronto crowd and the team's connection with Canadian fans in Toronto.
  • Ecuador arrives having already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, sitting second in CONMEBOL qualifying standings after a 1-1 draw with Peru secured its berth.
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After their friendly matches scheduled in October with the United States and Mexico, and with a possible duel in front of New Zealand yet to be confirmed in November, the Tri will arrive in Toronto with the intention of closing this series of preparation meetings for the 2026 World Cup.

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Canadian men to face Ecuador in November friendly at Toronto's BMO Field

Canada will host Ecuador in a men's soccer friendly in Toronto during the November FIFA international window. The Nov.

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Ecuador will face Canada, the United States and Mexico in friendly preparation for the 2026 World Cup, including a duel on November 13 in Toronto. The post Ecuador challenges hosts! The Tri will be measured against Canada in friendly appeared first on El Diario.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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