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‘We are ready’: Canada’s men’s soccer team gears up for World Cup

Canada's team trains in Toronto with injuries impacting key players as coach Jesse Marsch evaluates talent and squad depth before the final World Cup roster announcement.

  • On Tuesday, Canada's men's soccer team gathered at BMO Training Ground in Toronto, preparing for upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia as World Cup preparations intensify.
  • Despite key players including captain Alphonso Davies and midfielder Stephen Eustaquio remaining sidelined with injuries, head coach Jesse Marsch views these absences as opportunities for new squad members to establish themselves.
  • More than 17,000 temporary seats have been added to BMO Field, which will be known as Toronto Stadium during the tournament; Marsch dismissed recent criticism, stating the venue will be a fine host.
  • Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow vowed the city's $380 million budget will not increase, emphasizing the project will be delivered on or under budget.
  • Canada opens the tournament June 12 in Toronto against a European playoff winner, with final tune-up matches scheduled against Uzbekistan in Edmonton and Ireland in Montreal this June.
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'Calm, focused and ready': Canada continues World Cup prep ahead of two friendlies

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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