2026 Canadian Men's Soccer Friendly: Canada vs. Chile
2026 Canadian Men's Soccer Friendly: Canada vs. Chile
International Friendly: Chile 0, Canada 1
The Canadian men’s soccer team kicked off a new four-year cycle Saturday night with a 1-0 victory over Chile in an international friendly at BMO Field. It was the first game for the host side since falling to Morocco in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Jonathan David scored the lone goal and Dayne St. Clair earned the clean sheet.
Hoilett: 'When I joined the program I had a goal to put Canada on the map'
Canadian men's national team member Junior Hoilett speaks with OneSoccer's Kristian Jack after playing his final match for Canada, and the emotional sendoff he got from the fans in Toronto.
Marsch on Hoilett: 'He's been a special person in this program'
Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch speaks with OneSoccer's Kristian Jack after beating Chile in an international friendly in Toronto, which was also the final appearance for Canada's Junior Hoilett.
CanMNT veteran Hoilett receives emotional sendoff after final game for Canada
Longtime Canadian men's national team player Junior Hoilett is joined by his family for an emotional ceremony in Toronto after his final match for Canada.
David’s early goal holds up as Canada beats nine-man Chile in friendly
James Duthie is joined by OneSoccer's Jim Brennan and TSN's Kevin Kilbane to break down Canada's win over Chile in their international friendly in Toronto, and the hero's welcome received by the players, who got to perform in front of Canadian fans for the first time since the World Cup.
David happy to be back in front of Canadian fans for first time since World Cup
Canadian men's national team striker Jonathan David spoke to OneSoccer's Kristian Jack after the win against Chile in an international friendly in Toronto on Saturday night.
Larin breaks down his historic goal for Canada at the World Cup
Cyle Larin joins Steven Caldwell to break down scoring the Canada's first-ever goal at a World Cup, and describe his emotions in the historic moment on home soil,
How important is it for Canada to win a trophy?
How should Canada's men's team be approaching this next cycle? How important is winning a trophy to the program? The TSN Soccer panel weighs in.
What upgrades does Canada need for 2030?
What areas of the team does Canada need to improve over the next few years as they get set for 2030? The TSN Soccer panel dives into their biggest needs.
How concerning is Davies missing Canada's friendly vs. Chile due to his honeymoon?
The TSN Soccer panel debate how concerning it is that Alphonso Davies is missing Canada's first match since the FIFA World Cup due to his honeymoon.
Jack runs through all the injuries on Canada's men's national team
OneSoccer's Kristian Jack goes over the injuries on Canada's men's national team, including Derek Cornelius' dislocated hip, and Moise Bombito undergoing a second surgery on his leg.
How motivated is Larin to translate club success to Canadian men's national team?
Cyle Larin has been on fire for his club Southampton and showing that he still has plenty left in the tank to produce at a high level. Larin may not have featured in the World Cup like he had wanted but is hoping that his club form will translate to the Canadian national team. TSN's Matthew Scianitti is joined by TSN Soccer analyst Steven Caldwell and OneSoccer's Kristian Jack to discuss how motivated the Canadian striker is to prove his worth.
Mbappe appears to suffer knee injury after scoring for France
Kylian Mbappe scores the opening goal of the game against Turkiye but goes down with an apparent knee injury after the strike and has to sub out of the match.
Hoilett reflects on his role as a leader within CanMNT ahead of special sendoff
As he prepares for his special sendoff in Toronto when Canada plays Chile on Saturday, Junior Hoilett spoke about his role as a leader on the team, which has included welcoming younger players who have moved overseas to play professionally.
'Alphonso's got to have a life too': Marsch on balancing player's personal and professional lives
Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch spoke about the demand on players in this era and how much is expected of them year-round. Marsch defended Alphonso Davies' decision to be absent from this current camp and addressed the outside talk about injuries occurring during Canadian camps.
Even without Davies at camp, comradery within CanMNT remains indisputable
The Canadian men's national team is without captain Alphonso Davies at their camp but even after the injury to Derek Cornelius, it's clear that the absence of Davies has done nothing to damage the unity within the team. TSN's Matthew Scianitti and OneSoccer's Kristian Jack weigh in on this and more from Canada's training on Thursday.
Laryea: We miss Alphonso Davies but maybe the break is what's best
As the Canadian men's national team reflected on yet another injury at training, a video was posted online of Alphonso Davies enjoying his honeymoon by the beach. This highlights the dichotomy between the personal needs of Davies the player and his role as captain. Richie Laryea tried to balance both perceptions of Davies on Thursday. Matthew Scianitti has more.
'Better chance now than we ever had': CanMNT will be pushing for an international title
The Canadian men's national team will take part in the CONCACAF Nations League, Gold Cup and potentially the Copa America before the next FIFA World Cup and Promise David believes the program is in a good position to claim an international title.
'Everyone looks up to him': CanMNT speaks highly of Junior Hoilett ahead of celebration
Junior Hoilett will be celebrated in Toronto when the Canadian men's national team takes on Chile on Saturday and the veteran has clearly left his mark on his teammates, who spoke highly of the winger for all that he has done for them and the program as a whole.
'Hard to see that live': CanMNT 'gutted' for injured teammate Cornelius
The Canadian men's national team players are 'gutted' for their teammate Derek Cornelius who suffered a hip injury during Wednesday's training session. Richie Laryea said the incident had nothing to do with the intensity of the practice.
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