Canada Soccer Announces Friendly in Edmonton

World Cup Tuneup in Central Alberta

Los Angeles, CA- As the Canadian Men’s National Team is in the middle of their January Camp in Southern California and preparing for their friendly against Guatemala, Men’s Head Coach Jesse Marsch and Canada Soccer announced a friendly this June before the World Cup begins, as they will have a tune-up friendly against Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on June 1st.

Canada Soccer and the Mayor of Edmonton make the announcement

At the table was Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer of Canada Soccer, Aaron Crowe. Vice President of Business Development and Venues Management at Explore Edmonton, Orlando Gomes, and Jesse Marsch were together to announce this event for all Canadian Soccer Fans. Also at hand was the Mayor of Edmonton, Andrew Knack, as he was joined on Zoom to speak with reporters

“I am absolutely thrilled to join you virtually from the heart of Alberta’s capital city for this momentous announcement. Get ready because this June, we are rolling out the welcome mat for the world at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmontonians will forever cherish that legendary night, November 16th, 2021, when Commonwealth Stadium turned into Ice Teca and became the backdrop as Canada conquered Mexico in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Now we are ready to carve out another chapter in history. Playing a part in Team Canada’s electrifying journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team at the City of Edmonton is pleased to be working with Canada Soccer and Explore Edmonton to ensure the Commonwealth Stadium will be ready to welcome both teams to the city. The venue is a proven host to elite athletes and world-class competitions. including those unforgettable World Cup Qualifiers,” said Mayor Knack

Tickets for the match will be on sale on January 23rd.

Remembering the Ice-Teca Game

The last time Canada was at Commonwealth Stadium was the World Cup Qualifier against Mexico for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They defeated Mexico by a final score of two goals to one, when Cyle Larin scored both goals. One in each half, while Mexico pulled one back late in the second half, the result went to the home side with a sold-out crowd, and after a huge snowstorm came to Edmonton, on November 21st, 2021.

Edmonton’s favorite son

Canada’s Men’s National Team Captain Alphonso Davies is an Edmonton native who will hopefully be at the friendly, depending on what happens with his club FC Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League, but he started his soccer career there in his youth before making the move to sign with the Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS. Having him suit up wearing the kit of Canada for this important friendly before the World Cup begins.

“If you’re going to mention who the players are, you have to mention our captain, Alphonso Davies. I know Alfonso is incredibly excited about this. This match, I spoke to him about it last night. And I think that the entire community of Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, will be really excited for this match. In Edmonton, sold out, the grass on the pitch, a really good opponent, a World Cup opponent, in our preparation for a fantastic summer. So, really excited and ready,” said Jesse Marsch

This is an exciting time for Edmonton, and for all of Canada to get ready for this coming Summer as we are less than five months away from the greatest football/soccer party the world will ever know.

Canada Soccer News:

• Canada Prepares for January Camp and Friendly in California
• Canada Soccer announces their finalists for best players of the year award
• Canada Finishes 2025 International Calendar with a Win over Venezuela

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