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Men's National Team November 11, 2025

5 Things To Know Ahead of the November Window for Canada

Five Things to Know

As Canada prepares for two international friendlies this November, here’s a breakdown of what to watch for. 

1. The Opponents & Dates

  • CANMNT will host Ecuador at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday, 13 November 2025.  
  • Five days later, CANMNT travels to face Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.  
  • These fixtures mark the final gatherings of the year for the program and serve as significant tune-ups ahead of the 2026 World Cup build-up. 

2.  A Key Home Match vs Ecuador

  • The Ecuador fixture offers Canada a high-quality opponent on home soil: Ecuador are a South American side ranked 23rd in the latest iteration of FIFA’s World Rankings.  
  • This will mark only the fourth time Canada and Ecuador have met; with Ecuador taking two of the previous three meetings, and the two sides sharing a 2-2 draw in the most recent meeting in 2011. 
  • It’s a big chance for CANMNT to gauge progress, take advantage of home support, and test themselves against one of the most resolute backlines in world football. 

3. The Rematch vs Venezuela

  • The Venezuela match has added context: CANMNT defeated Venezuela in the quarter-final of the 2024 Copa América 2024 via penalties, making this a meaningful rematch.  
  • The match away in Fort Lauderdale injects a travel and a hostile environment which is sure to add challenge and value. 
  • It’s not just a friendly, it’s a chance for Canada to reinforce momentum and test resilience against a structured and energetic opponent. 

4.  Squad Momentum & Depth

  • Canada has named a squad of 24 players for the November window, signalling an intent to both consolidate and experiment.  
  • Among the call-ups are returning veterans, including the likes of Junior Hoilett and Jonathan Osorio, as well as some new faces like Alfie Jones and Owen Goodman.  
  • CANMNT has climbed to one of its highest ever FIFA rankings, 28, showing displaying both individual talent and tactical identity in the process. 

5.  What This Window Really Means

  • While labelled “friendlies,” these matches carry weight: they’re part of the build-up for FIFA World Cup 26, and offer meaningful competitive minutes.  
  • For fans, this window is a chance to see CANMNT continue to build towards becoming the team that will prepared for any opponent at FIFA World Cup 26.  
  • With only March and June windows remaining before FIFA World Cup 26, there is urgency to be in good form heading into next summer’s marquee event. 

These two games, hosting Ecuador and then travelling to face Venezuela, are key moments for the Canada men’s national team. They represent both a test and an opportunity: a test of where the squad currently stands, and an opportunity to affirm growth, depth and readiness. For fans, it’s about more than the result; it’s about the journey, the performance, and the signalling of where Canada goes next.