Canada Set to Face Uzbekistan in Pre-World Cup Friendly Match

In a crucial warm-up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada will host Uzbekistan in Edmonton on Monday, marking one of the final opportunities for the team to refine their skills before the tournament begins this summer.

This friendly match is significant, as it takes place nearly a decade after their last encounter in June 2016, which saw Canada emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. David Edgar's goal and an own-goal by Akromjon Komilov secured the win for the Canadian squad, while Eldor Shamurodov scored a temporary equalizer for Uzbekistan. Shamurodov returns as the captain of his team for this match.

Uzbekistan has made considerable progress since their last meeting and will be competing in the World Cup for the first time this summer. However, they face a challenging Group K, going up against strong teams like Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo.

Unfortunately for Canadian fans, star player Alphonso Davies will not be participating this week due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Bayern Munich. There are also concerns regarding Moise Bambito, who has been recovering from a broken leg. Nevertheless, Stephen Eustaquio and Alistair Johnston are expected to play after overcoming their own injury issues.

Fans can catch the match live on FOX Sports 2. For those looking to stream the game, Fubo offers a free trial, allowing viewers to watch the match on various devices, including phones, TVs, and tablets.