Canada vs Uzbekistan
Commonwealth Stadium
M. Ortiz
2026
Match Report
Canada put on a polished display to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, with Jonathan Osorio's long-awaited international goal proving the turning point in front of 46,164 fans.
Osorio fired home in the 58th minute — his 10th international goal and first since 2023 — assisted by the lively Tani Oluwaseyi, who also set up Jayden Nelson to seal the win in added time. The only concern came early, when Moïse Bombito left the pitch in the 32nd minute with ice wrapped around his lower left leg, though coach Jesse Marsch played down any injury fears afterward.
For Canada, who face Ireland on June 5 before opening their World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, the clean sheet and the goals offer real encouragement. Uzbekistan head home without a goal to show for their efforts, still searching for the sharpness they will need going forward.
Match Events
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23'
40'
43'
46'
46'
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46'
58'
70'
70'
70'
85'
85'
90+1'
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23'
40'
43'
58'
70'
70'
70'
85'
85'
90+1'
Statistics
51%Possession49%
10Shots5
4Shots on Target2
7Corners3
9Fouls15
2Offsides3
2Yellow Cards2
448Passes430
2Saves2
Head to Head
2
Canada wins
0
Draws
0
Uzbekistan wins
Goals: 4 - 1
