Canada to Return From World Cup with Home Friendlies Against Chile, Peru
Canada Soccer says the matches will celebrate the team’s first World Cup knockout win and thank fans after a historic run.
- Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that the team will host Chile at BMO Field in Toronto on Sept. 26 and Peru at Montreal's Stade Saputo on Oct. 3.
- Following a historic FIFA World Cup run, Canada advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, prompting the team's homecoming celebration matches.
- The team's run featured a 6-0 victory over Qatar and a 1-0 win against South Africa in the round of 32, before falling 3-0 to Morocco in Houston.
- Canada head coach Jesse Marsch called the performance 'incredible,' stating "we couldn't have done it without our fans" and expressing hope for a "hero's welcome."
- Previous 2024 Copa America encounters saw Canada defeat Peru 1-0 and draw Chile 0-0, providing competitive history before the upcoming fall matches.
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The Canadian men's soccer team will be back in front of their fans after their race to the 16th World Cup Soccer Final this fall, when they play friendly games against Chile and Peru.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada to return from World Cup with home friendlies against Chile, Peru
TORONTO - The Canadian men's soccer team will return from its run to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with matches against Chile and Peru this fall.
Canada had a historic track at the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Players return to their respective clubs in Europe or in the MLS.
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