Canada's men's national team is set to start their summer with highly anticipated clashes against Ukraine and the Ivory Coast this weekend at BMO Field in Toronto, as part of the newly inaugurated Canadian Shield tournament.

Canada Soccer, in partnership with Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, have organized the tournament as a lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup , allowing Canada and the visiting nations of Ukraine, New Zealand and the Ivory Coast to face opponents outside of their confederations.

While Ukraine and the Ivory Coast, the two teams Canada will face in the tournament, are still in the midst of their 2026 World Cup qualifying efforts, New Zealand has already secured its spot, having advanced through the Oceania qualifiers. Canada has already qualified as a host nation,

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