Alfie Jones Set to Make Canada Debut Against Venezuela

Alfie Jones set to make Canada debut against Venezuela

Alphonso Davies returns to team drills with Bayern Munich for the first time since suffering a knee injury in March

Kone scores, then sees red as Canada blanks Venezuela 2-0 in final match of 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE — Ismael Kone scored a goal in the first half and saw red in the second as Canada closed out its 2025 schedule with a 2-0 win over Venezuela on Tuesday in an ill-tempered match that saw both teams finish with 10 men. Canada, ranked 28th in the world, led 1-0 after a choppy first half before a small crowd at Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami. While No. 50 Venezuela had 62 per cent possession, it didn't lead to much with Canada ho…

Gretzky meets with Canadian men’s national team ahead of Venezuela match

The Canadian men’s national soccer team got a pep talk from a hockey legend before their friendly against Venezuela on Tuesday. Wayne Gretzky met with the Canadian men ahead of the match and was presented with a custom jersey by captain Stephen Eustáquio. “I know you’re all excited about the upcoming World Cup, and we’re all excited to see you guys play,” Gretzky told the players after shaking many of their hands. “You should be very proud to re…

Canada look to snap goalscoring woes in Venezuela clash

The clock is ticking towards Canada's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and things are starting to feel very real.

Alfie Jones finally becomes Canadian, gets CanMNT nod vs. Venezuela

British-born Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones will play for Canada for the first time Tuesday against Venezuela after taking his citizenship oath virtually on Monday, becoming the latest dual national to join Jesse Marsch’s World Cup plans. Jones made his first-ever trip to Canada after earning a call-up by Jesse Marsch for CanMNT’s November friendlies, but […] The post Alfie Jones finally becomes Canadian, gets CanMNT nod vs. Venezuela appear…