Canada Soccer Announces March Friendlies Against Iceland and Tunisia

Canada Soccer has officially locked in two key home fixtures for Canada Men’s National Team as preparations for FIFA World Cup 26™ continue to take shape. The Canadian men will host Iceland national football team and Tunisia national football team in a pair of international friendlies at BMO Field during the March FIFA international window.

The matches are scheduled for Saturday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, marking another major step in Canada’s build-up toward its first FIFA World Cup as a host nation.

Two home tests with World Cup relevance

Canada will face Iceland in a daytime kickoff on March 28, before closing the window against Tunisia on March 31 under the lights in Toronto. Both opponents offer contrasting styles and competitive value, something Canada Soccer prioritized when assembling its pre-tournament schedule.

Head coach Jesse Marsch emphasized the importance of playing at home as the team enters a decisive year.

“These matches are an important part of our preparation for the World Cup, and having the chance to play them at home is huge for us,” Marsch said. “The energy Canadian fans bring makes a real difference as we continue our Road to 2026.”

A complex puzzle behind the scenes

Securing March friendlies inside Canada was far from straightforward. With dozens of national teams tied up in World Cup playoff commitments and others already locked into European-based schedules, Canada Soccer faced a limited pool of available opponents.

Playing at home remained the priority, even though hosting matches overseas could have generated higher short-term revenue. According to Canada Soccer leadership, the long-term value of building momentum and visibility inside Canada outweighed those considerations.

Weather and logistics also played a role. Toronto was selected over other potential host cities due to BMO Field’s infrastructure, including its ability to stage matches in colder conditions during early spring.

Haiti added to complete the window

To make the logistics work for visiting teams, Haiti national football team will also take part in the March window, facing both Iceland and Tunisia in standalone matches at BMO Field. This allowed all three visiting nations to maximize their travel and preparation value during the international break.

Match schedule at BMO Field

Saturday, March 28
• Canada vs Iceland – 1:00 p.m. ET (presented by GE Appliances Canada)
• Haiti vs Tunisia – 8:00 p.m. ET

Tuesday, March 31
• Haiti vs Iceland – 12:30 p.m. ET
• Canada vs Tunisia – 7:30 p.m. ET (presented by Visa Canada)

Ticket sales and CanadaRED access

Tickets for Canada’s matches against Iceland and Tunisia will go on sale Friday, January 30 via Ticketmaster.ca, following advance presale windows for CanadaRED members. Supporters are encouraged to join the program to gain early access and additional fan benefits tied to the national teams.

Tickets for the two non-Canada matches will be sold separately and will also become available on January 30.

Looking ahead to June

Canada Soccer has already confirmed that CANMNT will travel to Edmonton to face Uzbekistan national football team at Commonwealth Stadium on June 1. One final World Cup send-off match, expected to be played in Montreal on June 5 or 6, is still being finalized.

With home matches in Toronto, Edmonton, and Montreal now forming the backbone of Canada’s pre-World Cup calendar, the Road to 2026 is no longer theoretical — it’s officially underway.