Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team completed the April FIFA window in Brazil with three competitive matches against a diverse slate of international opposition. The camp offered […]
Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team completed the April FIFA window in Brazil with three competitive matches against a diverse slate of international opposition. The camp offered a strong mix of challenges and opportunities, as Canada continued to build chemistry, evaluate depth, and sharpen their approach against high-quality teams before World Cup qualification.
Score: Canada 4-0 Zambia
Canada opened their FIFA Series 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 4–0 win over Zambia in the heat of Cuiabá, Brazil. Nichelle Prince led the way with a first-half brace, setting the tone early, before Annabelle Chukwu added two more in the second half to seal the win.
The performance marked a strong start to the window, with Canada showcasing attacking quality and composure despite challenging conditions.
Score: Canada 3–1 Korea Republic
In their second match of the window, Canada opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Cloé Lacasse set up Evelyne Viens, but the lead was quickly erased after Jade Rose was sent off and Korea Republic converted the resulting free kick. Despite being down a player, Canada regained control in the second half. Vanessa Gilles scored twice — both headers from the dynamic Canadian defender. Her first finish was off a Jessie Fleming free kick in the 50th minute, before finishing off a Janine Sonis corner in the 70th.
Despite the early setback, Canada’s second-half performance secured a deserved win.
Score: Canada 0–1 Brazil
In the finale of their 2026 FIFA Series campaign, Canada fell 1-0 to Brazil despite a performance defined by grit and late pressure. The match’s lone goal came in the 47th minute when Aline Gomes seized a rebound and volleyed it into the top corner. Canada nearly found a leveler in the 64th minute off a Jessie Fleming free kick, but despite creating several late chances, the equalizing goal was not to be.
Though the result went against them, Head Coach Casey Stoney praised the team’s “fight and desire” as they continue building momentum toward November’s crucial CONCACAF W Championship which will serve as a qualifier for both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Closing the window with two wins and one loss, Canada leaves Brazil with both valuable lessons and a sense of momentum. The team will now look to carry this progress forward as they prepare for critical challenges that lie ahead.
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