MONTRÉAL, QC – Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team will make its long-awaited return to Montréal this October, marking the squad’s first appearance in the city since 2017 as they prepare to face two formidable Top 25 FIFA-ranked opponents in crucial international friendlies.
Canada Soccer announced Monday the selection of 24 players who will represent the CANMNT during the October FIFA Window, featuring matches against Australia and Colombia as the team continues its impressive rise in global rankings.
Montréal Homecoming Highlights October Schedule
The Canadian squad will first take on Australia (FIFA rank #25) on Friday, October 10, at Stade Saputo in Montréal, with tickets nearly sold out for the historic homecoming match. The team will then travel to face Colombia (FIFA rank #14) on Tuesday, October 14, at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
“September was a really important step forward for our group,” said Jesse Marsch, MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team. “It was not just the results, but the way we carried ourselves in tough environments and proved we can compete with high-quality opponents. The belief and momentum we built in Europe will be important to carry into October, and I know the players are excited for the chance to play in front of a sold-out crowd in Montréal.”
Historic FIFA Ranking Breakthrough
The CANMNT enters the October window riding unprecedented momentum after moving up two spots to #26 in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking – the highest position in the Federation’s history, surpassing the previous record of #28 set in June 2025.
The historic ranking follows a record-breaking September camp that saw Canada earn back-to-back victories on European soil against Romania and Wales. The wins marked the first time in program history that CANMNT has defeated three UEFA nations in succession and the first away victory against a European opponent on European soil since 2009.
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Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers
Canada’s three goalkeepers for the October window are Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), James Pantemis (Portland Timbers), and Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC).
Defenders
The defensive unit features Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas City), Moïse Bombito (OGC Nice), Derek Cornelius (Rangers FC, on loan from Olympique de Marseille), Luc de Fougerolles (F.C.V. Dender E.H., on loan from Fulham FC), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Niko Sigur (Hadjuk Split), and Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire).
Midfielders
The midfield corps includes Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF), Mathieu Choinière (LAFC, on loan from Grasshopper Zurich), Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto), Ismaël Koné (U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, on loan from Olympique de Marseille), Liam Millar (Hull City FC), Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Nathan Saliba (R.S.C. Anderlecht), and Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).
Forwards
The attacking options feature Jonathan David (Juventus FC), Promise David (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Cyle Larin (Feyenoord, on loan from RCD Mallorca), and Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal CF).
Looking Ahead to November
Following the October friendlies, Canada is scheduled to face Ecuador (FIFA Rank #24) in Toronto on November 13, with tickets currently on sale. The team will then meet Venezuela (FIFA Rank #49) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 18.
How to Watch
Both October friendly matches will air live on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer, available on the fuboTV Canada platform, as a linear channel on Telus’s Optik TV (Channel 980), and online at OneSoccer.ca and through the OneSoccer app.
Match Details
- Canada vs. Australia
- Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
- Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, QC
- Tickets: Nearly sold out
- Canada vs. Colombia
- Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
- Canada vs. Ecuador
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Venue: Toronto, ON
- Tickets: Available now
- Canada vs. Venezuela
- Date: Monday, November 18, 2025
- Venue: Fort Lauderdale, FL
For more ticket purchases, visit CanadaSoccer.com.
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