Canada set for home friendlies vs Chile, Peru

Canada will host Chile in Toronto on September 26 and face Peru in Montreal on October 3 for home friendlies, celebrating its historic World Cup run that included Canada’s first knockout-stage appearance and a 6-0 win over Qatar. Head coach Jesse Marsch hopes the matches will deliver a hero’s welcome and help sustain the momentum for soccer across the country. The team advanced to the knockout rounds by finishing second in Group B, after a group stage that featured a 1-1 draw with Bosnia, a 6-0 victory over Qatar, and a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, followed by a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the round of 32 before losing to Morocco. Marsch stressed that the fans have been essential to Canada’s progress and that the homecomings are a thank-you gesture and a chance to build on the World Cup achievements. Notable player updates include Ismaël Koné’s injury absence until fall and Alphonso Davies’ limited involvement during the tournament, with hopes he will be back for the September matches. The announcements underscore a broader push to convert World Cup momentum into ongoing national team support and future success.