US EditionPotential Canada-Italy World Cup Game in Toronto Would Be 'Electric,' Fans Say
- Fans in Toronto are excited for a potential Canada-Italy World Cup game, feeling "butterflies in my stomach" about the event.
- Nico Mastrangelo stated that a Canada-Italy matchup would be "electric" for the city and its Italian Canadian community.
- Many people are planning viewing parties, barbecues, and hoping to get tickets for the game at BMO Field.
- It is expected that every bar will be packed and "there'll be people on the streets" during the game.
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Potential Canada-Italy World Cup game in Toronto would be ‘electric,’ fans say
TORONTO — The draw for next summer's World Cup has opened the possibility that Canada will face Italy in its June 12 opener in Toronto, and hopes in the city’s Little Italy neighbourhood are running high. The Canadian men’s soccer team drew Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2, and Qatar, the 10th-ranked side in Pot 3. A still-to-be-determined European opponent from Pot 4 could be Italy, which has yet to qualify for the tournament. “I lit…
Why a potential Italy vs. Canada match would cause problems for fans
James Sharman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on The FAN Pregame to discuss the potential matchup between Canada and Italy at the World Cup and whether it might be a home game for Italy with all Italian fans living in Canada.
Canada Set to Face Italy in 2026 World Cup Opener in Toronto
Canada will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Italy in Toronto, following the recent draw that set the tournament's stage. Ranked 12th in the world, Italy poses a significant challenge for the Canadian men's national team, as they prepare to face Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver later in the tournament. CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch remains optimistic about Canada's chances, emphasizing confidence in his team's abilities and the advant…
Canada could open 2026 World Cup vs. Italy in Toronto: ‘Would be outstanding’ says Marsch
Now it’s real. The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was a spectacle that few asked for, but one that the entire world watched with bated breath. Getting Italy was by far one of the worst case scenarios for Canada heading into Friday’s draw, and that’s the potential path the football gods have chosen for Jesse […] The post Canada could open 2026 World Cup vs. Italy in Toronto: ‘Would be outstanding’ says Marsch appeared first on Waking The Red.
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