Canada and Ireland will face each other in an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada is hosting its first World Cup tournament along with Mexico and the United States. their The opening match will be against Bosnia and Herzegovina On 12th June. Ireland failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing to Czechia in a heart-breaking penalty shootout in the UEFA playoff semi-finals.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off, including how to watch Canada vs Ireland.
How to watch Canada vs Ireland
- date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Place: Saputo Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- TV: FS2
- Streaming: Watch 3 Days Free on Fox OneFOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app
how to watch world cup 2026
Stream all FIFA World Cup games on Fox One From June 11 to July 19, 2026, 48 national teams will compete in the group stage and knockout rounds. Fox One gives fans access to live games, pregame coverage, highlights, expert analysis and unforgettable moments straight to your screen.
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canada vs ireland odds
Canada are favorites to win the match, see full odds below:
Group B Preview: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Alexi Lalas and David Moses continue their World Cup preview, this time diving into Co-hosts Canada’s group, Group B. Will the Granit Xhaka-led Swiss team make another run? Are we concerned about Alphonso Davis’ health? Tune in daily for a new set as we head towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11 on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow
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Check out how each team has performed recently below:
Canada
- 6/1: vs Uzbekistan (W, 2-0)
- 3/31: vs Tunisia (d, 0-0)
- 3/28: vs Iceland (D, 2-2)
- 1/17: vs Guatemala (W, 1-0)
- 11/18: at Venezuela (W, 2-0)
ireland
- 5/28: vs Qatar (W, 1-0)
- 5/16: vs Grenada (W, 5-0)
- 3/31: vs North Macedonia (D, 0-0)
- 3/26: at Czech Republic (L, 2-2)
- 11/16: at Hungary (W, 3-2)
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