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Canada and Ireland draw 1-1 in pre-World Cup matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Canada and Ireland draw 1-1 in pre-World Cup matchup

Summary

Canada and Ireland played to a 1-1 draw on June 5 in Montreal as Canada prepared for the World Cup. Canada opened the scoring with an own goal by Jake O'Brien in the 24th minute. Ireland equalized in the 60th minute when Chiedozie Ogbene scored off a rebound after a saved penalty kick. Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau made two saves throughout the match. Canada will begin their World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12. The match marked the final preparation for Canada as they head into the tournament.

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•Match ended in a 1-1 draw on June 5.
•Canada led with an own goal by Jake O'Brien.
•Chiedozie Ogbene equalized for Ireland in the second half.
•Maxime Crépeau made two crucial saves.
•Canada opens World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Canada settles for 1-1 draw with Ireland in final World Cup tune-up

What they're saying

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Chiedozie Ogbene's goal pulled Ireland into a 1-1 draw with Canada on Friday night in the Canadians' final tune-up before the World Cup. Canada went up in the 24th minute on an own goal off Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, who was in front of the net on Stephen Eustáquio's corner kick. Ireland was awarded a penalty in the second half after Cyle Larin's reckless challenge of Ireland's Jamie McGrath.
— Yahoo Sports

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