Canada – Côte d’Ivoire: schedule, broadcast and historic first encounter in Toronto

BMO Field in Toronto will host a prestigious friendly in the early hours of Tuesday, June 10 to Wednesday, June 11, as Canada faces Côte d’Ivoire in the "Canadian Shield 2025" tournament—a crucial warm-up for both national teams.

The match is set to kick off at 12:30 a.m. GMT, 12:30 a.m. Ivorian time, and 8:30 p.m. local time in Toronto (GMT-4).

The game will be broadcast on La 3 in Côte d’Ivoire, as well as OneSoccer and RDS in Canada. Fans worldwide can also stream the action live via the FIFA+ platform.

Canada – Côte d’Ivoire: historic first clash in Toronto

After a frustrating 1-0 defeat to New Zealand, Côte d’Ivoire enters this contest determined to bounce back. The head coach is expected to make several changes, with the anticipated return of key players such as Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Simon Adingra, and Sébastien Haller to the starting eleven.

Canada, meanwhile, approaches this match brimming with confidence after a convincing 4-2 win over Ukraine in their tournament opener.

This will mark the very first meeting between Canada and Côte d’Ivoire on the international stage—an unprecedented showdown that promises to deliver insights and surprises for both sides.

See also: Friendlies: Côte d’Ivoire squad list features comebacks and new faces!

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