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Canada Soccer today announced that the Canadian Men’s National Team (CANMNT) will continue its ‘Road to 2026’ with an international friendly against Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on June 1, 2026, as part of its preparations for FIFA World Cup 26™.
The announcement was made during CANMNT’s January camp in Los Angeles, with Head Coach Jesse Marsch, Canada Soccer COO Erin Crowe, and members of the national team in attendance, alongside Mayor Andrew Knack, and Explore Edmonton, the city’s destination marketing organization.
“This match is an opportunity to connect with fans in Western Canada and showcase our team as we build toward the biggest tournament in our history. We’ve been serious about saying that this is the People’s Team, and we can’t wait to play in front of some of the best sports fans in the country.”
- Jesse Marsch, MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team
Tickets for the CANMNT v Uzbekistan match will go on sale Friday 23 January via Ticketmaster.ca, following a series of advance presale windows for CanadaRED members. Fans are encouraged to join CanadaRED to secure early access to the Canada–Uzbekistan presale and a collection of member benefits designed to bring supporters closer to the game.
“Edmonton is home to passionate soccer fans, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the world to celebrate this milestone match. Together with Canada Soccer and the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton is thrilled to bring the Men’s National Team to our city for the international friendly on June 1. With the World Cup just 10 days away, this is one of the final chances for fans to come together and send Canada off with the kind of energy only Commonwealth Stadium can deliver. Attracting high-profile events like this strengthens Edmonton’s reputation as Canada’s #1 city for major sporting events and builds on our history of record-setting soccer moments. With a projected economic impact of over $21 million, we look forward to welcoming Canada’s Men’s National Team and fans across the nation this June.”
- Arlindo Gomes, Vice President at Explore Edmonton
Edmonton has a long-standing reputation as one of Canada’s premier international soccer hosts, helping to attract record crowds at FIFA youth tournaments and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup™. The city’s Commonwealth Stadium is the largest open-air stadium in Canada with a capacity of over 55,000.
“This announcement is incredibly exciting for Edmonton – a city deeply passionate about sports. Hosting a FIFA World Cup sendoff match confirms that the City of Edmonton is experienced and possesses the infrastructure to successfully host an event of this calibre. Together, with Edmonton’s passionate and supportive sports fans, we look forward to giving the team the ultimate send-off before the World Cup – a historic opportunity for Edmonton and soccer in Canada.”
- Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton
The Canada-Uzbekistan match in Edmonton is set to be played on grass and on the first day of the June FIFA International Window to allow Canada an opportunity to play two preparation matches in advance of its opening match at FIFA World Cup 26™. As previously shared by Canada Soccer, CANMNT will play its final Send-Off match in Montreal prior to kicking off its tournament campaign.
Tickets for the Canada-Uzbekistan match in Edmonton will go on sale to the public at 10:00AM MST on Friday 23 January via Ticketmaster.ca.
The expanded CanadaRED membership gives fans and supporters priority access to presale ticket windows for Canada Soccer National Team home matches. Join or upgrade today to secure your place in the advance ticketing window before tickets go on sale to the public.
Please note: You must be a CanadaRED member, or have upgraded your membership, by 11:59 p.m. ET on the night before the applicable membership tier presale begins.
The schedule of CanadaRED presales for the Canada – Uzbekistan match is outlined below.
| CanadaRED Membership Tier / Category | Presale Date & Start Time (MT) |
|---|---|
| Icon, Legend, Champion | Monday 19 January @ 10:00am |
| Premium | Tuesday 20 January @ 10:00am |
| Squad | Tuesday 20 January @ 2:00pm |
| Community & Starter | Wednesday 21 January @ 10:00am |
| Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only) | Thursday 22 January @ 10:00am |
| Public Sale | Friday 23 January @ 10:00am |
As the official payment services sponsor of Canada Soccer, Visa is offering cardholders an opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale date. As Canada Soccer’s preferred payment provider, Visa will be the only payment method accepted during the Visa presale. The Visa presale will open on Thursday 22 January at 10:00am MT.
Group discounts (10+ tickets) are available for this match. Fans organizing a group of 10+ are eligible to receive discounts of up to 30% off regular priced tickets. Beginning Friday, January 23, group ticket requests can be submitted through the group order form on canadasoccer.com, where group organizers can select their preferred price point and ticket quantity. Once the form is submitted, group organizers will be contacted to confirm payment details and finalize the order. Group ticket requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to be in high demand.
The Voyageurs Canadian Supporters Group has been allocated designated sections at Commonwealth Stadium. For more information on securing tickets with the Voyageurs Canadian Supporters please visit www.thevoyageurs.com. Please note that persistent standing will be permitted in these sections.
The CANMNT match against Uzbekistan will air live on OneSoccer, available on the fuboTV Canada streaming service platform, as a linear channel on TELUS Optik TV (Ch. 980), as well as online at OneSoccer.ca and through the OneSoccer app. Fans will find extended coverage across Canada Soccer’s digital channels on Instagram, X, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, and YouTube featuring the hashtag #CANMNT.
For more information, visit canadasoccer.com and follow @CanadaSoccer on social media.
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