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Canada vs. Uzbekistan: Final World Cup Prep
2 Jun
Summary
- Canada plays Uzbekistan in its penultimate pre-World Cup friendly.
- Alphonso Davies is sidelined with a hamstring strain.
- Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut this summer.
Canada will host Uzbekistan in Edmonton on Monday for a critical pre-World Cup 2026 friendly. This match serves as one of the final opportunities for the Canadian team to prepare for the upcoming showcase.
The previous encounter between these two nations occurred nearly a decade ago in June 2016, ending in a 2-1 victory for Canada. Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shamurodov, who scored in that past match, returns for this significant fixture.
Uzbekistan is set to make its debut in the World Cup finals this summer. However, they face a challenging group stage draw alongside Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo.
Unfortunately for Canada, star player Alphonso Davies will be absent due to a hamstring strain sustained at Bayern Munich. Moise Bambito's participation is also uncertain after a broken leg sidelined him for most of Nice's season. Stephen Eustaquio and Alistair Johnston are hopeful for involvement after recovering from their respective injuries.
