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Canada begins new cycle with matches against Chile, Peru, and USMNT

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Canada begins new cycle with matches against Chile, Peru, and USMNT

Summary

Canada's men's national soccer team is set to host Chile at BMO Field on Saturday as they embark on a new phase after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under coach Jesse Marsch, the team is primarily sticking with its established players while integrating a few new faces. The matches this window include fixtures against Peru and the US men’s national team. Canada aims to ascend into the world’s top 24 and secure a Pot 2 position for the upcoming 2030 World Cup, alongside other targets like winning the Concacaf Nations League or Gold Cup. The team will also honor veterans Junior Hoilett and Samuel Piette during this international window.

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By the Numbers

•Canada hosts Chile on September 30 at BMO Field in Toronto.
•Marsch's squad features mostly established players with limited new additions.
•The team aims for a top 24 ranking by 2030 and expects to qualify for the World Cup.
•Hoilett and Piette will be honored for their contributions to the national team.
•Players like David and Larin are in strong club form heading into the matches.

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11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Canada build on World Cup progress as road to 2030 begins

What they're saying

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By Ben SteinerJesse Marsch and the Canadian men’s national team are staying on track.As national teams reconvene for the first international window since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many are treating i...
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