What to know
- Canada Soccer announced two international friendlies against Iceland (Mar. 28) and Tunisia (Mar. 31) at Toronto’s BMO Field as part of World Cup preparations.
- The matches are part of a four-game doubleheader schedule that also includes Haiti facing Iceland and Tunisia, making it possible for all teams to play in Canada.
- Tickets go on sale Jan. 30, with early access available through CanadaRED memberships, Visa presales, and group discounts of up to 30 per cent.
The World Cup is still months away, but Toronto is getting in its sporting spirit, as Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) announces a pair of friendly matches against Iceland and Tunisia this spring.
The international friendlies will take place on Mar. 28 and 31 at Toronto’s BMO Field, as the city prepares to host the FIFA World Cup over the summer.
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In addition to facing Canada, the Iceland and Tunisia teams will also be playing friendly matches against Haiti, which will also take place on Mar. 28 and Mar. 31 at the Toronto field. According to CANMNT, arranging these supplementary matches was essential to ensure friendlies could be played in the country.
The matches include:
- Canada v. Iceland on Mar. 28 at 1 p.m.
- Haiti v. Tunisia on Mar. 28 at 8 p.m.
- Haiti v. Iceland on Mar. 31 at 12:30 p.m.
- Canada v. Tunisia on Mar. 31 at 7:30 p.m.
MLS Canada Head Coach of the men’s national team Jesse Marsch says the matches are an important part of the World Cup preparation efforts, and it is a big opportunity for Canada to host them.
“We know how much energy Canadian fans bring, and we’re looking forward to big crowds at BMO Field pushing the team as we continue our Road to 2026,” Marsch said.
HOW TO SECURE TICKETS
Tickets for the preparation matches against Iceland and Tunisia will be available to the public on Jan. 30 at the Ticketmaster website.
Fans can also get early access presales by becoming a CanadaRED member. These memberships grant access to presales along with a series of benefits “designed to bring supporters closer to the game.”
Visa cardholders will also have a chance to purchase early tickets during the Visa presale date on Jan. 29.
Those purchasing tickets for 10 or more people will be eligible for discounts of up to 30 per cent by submitting a group order form at the Canada Soccer website. But note that these tickets will only be available starting Jan. 30 and are first-come, first-serve.
A full schedule for ticket purchasing includes:
- CanadaRED Icon, Legend, Champion on Jan. 26 at 10 a.m.
- CanadaRED Premier on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
- CanadaRED Squad on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m.
- CanadaRED Community & Starter on Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.
- Visa Presale on Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
- Public Sale on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.
CANADA TO FACE OTHER FRIENDLIES
Last week, Canada Soccer also announced that the CANMNT will be facing Uzbekistan during an international friendly match on June 1. The game will take place at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB.
Tickets for the match will be available for the public starting Jan. 23.
Meanwhile, the team also says it will soon announce its final friendly match ahead of the World Cup, which is set to take place in Montreal on June 5 or 6.
