Canada beats Uzbekistan 2-0 in Edmonton ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada's men’s national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a pre‑World Cup friendly at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, with second‑half goals from Jonathan Osorio and late‑time substitute Jayden Nelson. Coach Jesse Marsch praised the win, noting the team's defensive solidity and growing firepower, while coping with injuries to Marcelo Flores (ruptured ACL) and the uncertain fitness of captain Alphonso Davies.

A crowd of 46,164 braved cold, wet conditions as the match served as a test of Edmonton’s capacity to host international fixtures, highlighting logistical and economic stakes for local hospitality, security and event‑management services. Canada will conclude its warm‑up schedule with a final friendly against Ireland before opening the 2026 World Cup on June 12 in Toronto.