Canada vs Chile match prediction: preparations for the official matches are gathering pace
Canada and Chile will meet in Toronto in their first friendly match after the 2026 World Cup. The game will be played on September 26 local time at BMO Field, although it may appear on the European calendar as September 27. For Canada, this will be an especially emotional homecoming: the team will play in front of its fans for the first time since the country's historic World Cup.
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Canada continues to work under Jesse Marsch and is beginning a new four-year cycle. The squad includes 26 players, with Jonathan David, who recently joined Atlético, emerging as the leading name in attack. Alphonso Davies, however, will not be involved — the captain is missing the camp because of his wedding and honeymoon. Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau is also absent.
After an impressive showing at the home World Cup, Canada must prove that its result was not a one-off. Alongside David, Stephen Eustáquio, Tajon Buchanan and Ismaël Koné will be among the players attracting attention. At the same time, the match against Chile is only the beginning of a packed autumn schedule: Canada will then face Peru and the United States.
Chile is also embarking on a new chapter. The team is led by Nicolás Córdova, whose squad for the North American tour features 27 core players plus three invited footballers. The roster includes experienced campaigners such as Gabriel Suazo, Paulo Díaz, Benjamín Kuscevic and Ben Brereton, as well as youngsters Darío Osorio, Lucas Cepeda and Iván Román. After Canada, Chile will face the United States and Mexico.
Interestingly, this encounter will serve as a kind of starting point for both national teams. Canada will be playing at home and will surely want to reward its supporters after the World Cup, while Chile will have the chance to test its revamped squad against a strong opponent. That is why the friendly label does not mean a lack of intrigue — both teams have plenty to prove and players to assess.
My prediction: Canada to win.
