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'We're in the present': Canada set to take on Iceland in World Cup tune-up
Canada uses friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia at BMO Field to test players and finalize its World Cup roster amid injuries and strong internal competition, coach Marsch said.
- On Saturday, the Canadian men's soccer team hosts Iceland in an international friendly at BMO Field, serving as a key test ahead of the World Cup.
- Ahead of the June 12 World Cup opener in Toronto, Canada awaits the winner of the Italy versus Bosnia-Herzegovina playoff to determine its first opponent.
- Head coach Jesse Marsch is managing a squad featuring several injury absences, including captain Alphonso Davies, who is out with a hamstring strain.
- Marsch expects a "tricky opponent" in Iceland, noting the match builds "hardened toughness for what will be necessary in the World Cup."
- Following this March window, Canada will play two final exhibition matches against Uzbekistan on June 1 and Ireland on June 5, serving as final tune-ups before the World Cup.
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