The game will be played at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota, home of Minnesota United. It is the final fixture in Canada’s first post-World Cup schedule, but the team will have two home tests first: Chile visit Toronto on 26 September, followed by Peru in Montreal on 3 October.
Canada return from their strongest World Cup campaign, which included their first wins at the tournament and a knockout-stage victory before a last-16 defeat by Morocco. The run raised expectations around the squad; the autumn fixtures offer an early opportunity to show that the gains can carry into the next chapter.
The October match will be the neighbours’ first meeting since March 2025, when Canada beat the United States 2-1 in the Concacaf Nations League third-place game. Marsch’s side have won their past two meetings, though the United States still hold the historical edge in the rivalry.
“We've had success in our last two meetings with them, and that only raises the standard for what we expect from ourselves. It's another meaningful test as we build toward what's next for this team,” Marsch said.
A friendly cannot replicate the pressure of a knockout match, but facing a familiar rival gives both teams a useful benchmark. For Canada, the sequence starts against Chile and Peru before the trip to Minnesota. How they handle that run-and whether their recent success against the United States continues-will be the storyline to watch.