Montréalers will help rally the nation as part of the official #CANMNT sendoff in June 2026
Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (#CANMNT) is returning to Montréal. Canada Soccer have announced that at least two Men’s National Team Friendlies will be hosted in Montréal in the leadup to FIFA World Cup 26™.
On 10 October 2025, Canada will play an international friendly at Stade Saputo against an opponent that will be confirmed following the results of upcoming out-of-region FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying matches. Tickets for the 10 October match will go on sale following confirmation of the opponent.
Canada Soccer is also excited to announce that Montréal will serve as the host city for CANMNT’s final preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26™. These preparations will culminate in a final sendoff match at Stade Saputo immediately prior to FIFA World Cup 26™, in early June of 2026. Canada’s opponent for the final sendoff match will also be confirmed by the results of FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying and the tournament draw.
“Our experience in Montréal last October was incredible. The energy of the fans, the passion in the city, and the engagement we saw from the local soccer community were all top-class. Hosting the final send off at Stade Saputo will be a huge part of our preparation for the World Cup, and I know our players will be excited to be back in Montréal in a competitive environment again.”
– Jesse Marsch, MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team
The Men’s National Team made meaningful connections with fans and communities in and around Montréal last Fall, where players and staff visited several youth clubs in the region. In addition, an open training session was held at Stade Saputo where fans received a unique opportunity to see their heroes up close, with an engaging and intense training session followed by autograph signing and photos after training. More than 1,000 fans were in attendance for the weekday gathering.
In the coming weeks, more CANMNT news will be announced including further details for the Men’s National Team’s June, October, and November 2025 windows.
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