FIFA World Cup co-hosts Canada are set to kick off their preparation for the mega competition with a friendly against Uzbekistan on June 2 in Edmonton.
Canada has been unbeaten in 2026, with a win over Guatemala and two draws. After a quarter-final exit from the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Maple Leafs will feature in two preparatory games before opening their FIFA World Cup campaign. They will face Bosnia, Qatar, and Switzerland in the group stage.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan are looking forward to their first-ever World Cup after historic qualification. Since punching their tickets into the tournament, they have lost only one of eight matches. After Canada, Uzbekistan will square off against the Netherlands before appearing at the World Cup 2026. They have been pooled with Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo.
Canada vs Uzbekistan Match Timing
| Country/Region | Time |
|---|---|
| India | 6:30 AM IST (June 2) |
| United Kingdom | 2:00 AM BST (June 2) |
| United States | 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM PT (June 1) |
| Canada | 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (June 1) |
| Uzbekistan | 6:00 AM UZT (June 2) |
Canada vs Uzbekistan Head-To-Head Records and Stats
The two teams have faced each other just once previously. Canada beat Uzbekistan in the only clash in 2016, registering a 2-1 victory.
Canada vs Uzbekistan Prediction: Who are the favourites to win the pre-World Cup friendly?
Despite Alphonso Davies being sidelined, Canada are the favourites to win on home soil. Uzbekistan, however, are in good shape and are capable of causing upset, with fans expecting an end-to-end battle.
Canada vs Uzbekistan Predicted Score: Canada 2-1 Uzbekistan
Canada vs Uzbekistan Live Streaming: Where to watch the international friendly in UK, USA, Canada and India
| Country | Live Streaming / TV Coverage |
|---|---|
| India | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| United States | Not confirmed |
| Canada | OneSoccer (TV), TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5 (TV), Fubo Canada (Live Stream) |
Canada vs Uzbekistan Predicted Lineups:
Canada Predicted XI: Crepeau, Johnston, Cornelius, Waterman, Laryea, Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Ahmed, J. David, Larin
Uzbekistan Predicted XI: Yusupov, Eshmurodov, Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Alijonov, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Sayfiev, Masharipov, Shomurodov, Fayzullaev