The Canadian Shield games served as vital preparation for this summer’s Gold Cup and provided Canada with some valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

TORONTO - It was a draw, a loss and a win — all in one. But when the dust settled, Canada emerged victorious at the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament. Despite losing to African champion Ivory ...

Canadian men won the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament, despite losing to Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw in regulation time.

Canada’s Cyle Larin, left, is knocked off the ball by Cote d’Ivoire’s Franck Yannick Kessie during first half Canadian Shield Tournament action, in Toronto, on Tuesday June 10, 2025.

TORONTO — Veteran striker Cyle Larin will captain Canada in its final outing at the Canadian Shield tournament against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday. With regular captain Alphonso Davies out ...

Canada coach Jesse Marsch had initially opted to leave Osorio off the Canadian Shield roster, calling him up instead for the CONCACAF Gold Cup later this month. But now the veteran, who has won 84 ...

After several months of preparation, the 2025 Canadian Shield Tournament will soon be underway. Four national teams will compete in this competition, where the team with the most points after two ...

Everything You Need to Know About the Canadian Shield Tournament: Toronto’s World Cup Preview. Canada, the Ivory Coast, Ukraine and New Zealand are set to battle in Toronto.

Without the pressure of a World Cup qualifying cycle, it fell on Marsch and Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue to seek out other opportunities in 2025, such as the Canadian Shield, which Canada Soccer ...

TORONTO — A little over a year ahead of the World Cup, Toronto gets a taste of tournament soccer Saturday when the four-team Canadian Shield competition kicks off.

TORONTO – A little over a year ahead of the World Cup, Toronto gets a taste of tournament soccer Saturday when the four-team Canadian Shield competition kicks off. A crowd of some 20,000, likel ...