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Canada vs Iceland Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 10:25 AM ET

The Canadian national team will be playing at one of the host World Cup stadiums this summer, in a friendly match against Iceland today.

Canada will host Iceland at BMO Field, which has recently been renovated with more seats for fans this summer. BMO Field is now expected to hold 45,000–45,736 seats.

Canada is one of the host nations for the 2026 World Cup and has already played a match earlier this year in a friendly match against Guatemala.

Canada defeated Guatemala 1-0 with a goal from Jacen Russel-Rowe. The Canadian team against Guatemala included many young players, and the majority of the squad plays in the MLS.

Canada huddle before a international friendly against Guatemala at BMO Stadium on January 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

For the match against Iceland today, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has called up star players like Jonathan David, Ismael Kone, and Tajon Buchanan.

Iceland did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but they have recently played against another World Cup host last month. Iceland faced Mexico last month in Queretaro, Mexico, and lost 4-0.

Expected Lineups for Canada and Iceland

Canada

Goalkeeper: Maxime Crepeau
Defenders: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Kamal Miller, Joel Waterman, Richie Laryea
Midfielders: Jonathan Osorio, Ismael Kone, Tajon Buchanan, Ali Ahmed
Forwards: Tani Oluwaseyi, Jonathan David,

Iceland

Goalkeeper: Elias Olafsson
Defenders: Logi Tomasson, Daniel Gretarsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Victor Palsson
Midfielders: Andri Fannar Baldursson, Aron Gunnarsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson
Forwards: Jon Thorsteinsson, Orri Oskarsson, Agust Thorsteinsson

Where to Watch Canada vs Iceland

Canada vs Iceland will kick off at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 1 p.m. local time in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The match will be available to watch in Canada across select TV channels and streaming services.