Match Reaction

Canada draw with Tunisia in World Cup prep

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Canada played to a 0-0 draw with Tunisia in their final friendly of the March international window.

Tuesday's match at BMO Field was also their last at Toronto FC's home ground before welcoming Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.

Les Rogues were dealt an early blow when Vancouver Whitecaps FC center back Ralph Priso suffered a hamstring injury, forcing him to make way for Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller. 

Still, the CanMNT held their fellow World Cup-bound opponent scoreless, with Hull City's Liam Millar making a spectacular acrobatic stop to help Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau secure the clean sheet.

Canada outshot Tunisia 14-4, but were unable to find the breakthrough.

Goals

  • None

Three Things

  • THE BIG PICTURE: The next time Canada take the BMO Field pitch, it'll be with all the pressure of a World Cup. Two Toronto draws in March likely won't make CanMNT fans dream of a Cinderella run this summer, but they do establish Les Rogues as a team that will give nothing away at home.
  • MOMENT OF THE MATCH: Millar's remarkable defensive effort got the home crowd rocking on a mostly quiet night for Canada.
  • MAN OF THE MATCH: Making his first start for Canada, Marcelo Flores showed the technical flair that could make him an X-factor for head coach Jesse Marsch.

Next Up

  • CAN: Monday, June 1 vs. Uzbekistan | 10 pm ET | International friendly
  • TUN: Monday, June 1 vs. Austria | 2:45 pm ET | International friendly