The Canadian Shield is an upcoming invitational international men's soccer tournament that will be held in Toronto, Canada. It will be contested by Canada, Ukraine, Ivory Coast and New Zealand. The tournament will take place from June 7 to 10, 2025.[1]

Format

Each team will play two matches; Four matches will be played. 3 points are awarded for a win, 2 points are awarded for a shootout win, while 1 point is awarded for a shootout loss. 0 points are awarded for a loss. All matches ending in a draw will go to a penalty shootout after 90 minutes. The team with the most points after the conclusion of the tournament will be crowned champions.[2]

Venue

Toronto
BMO Field
Capacity: 28,180[3]

Teams

Team FIFA Ranking[4]
(April 2025)
 Ukraine
25
 Canada
30
 Ivory Coast
41
 New Zealand
86

Results

Canada v Ukraine
New Zealand v Ivory Coast

New Zealand v Ukraine
Canada v Ivory Coast

See also

References

  1. ^ Davidson, Neil (March 19, 2025). "Canada men's soccer team to play Ukraine and Ivory Coast in new tournament in Toronto". CBC News. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "New Canadian Shield Tournament brings world-class international soccer to BMO Field this summer as Toronto prepares to host the World in 2026". CanadaSoccer.com. Canada Soccer Assocation. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "FIFA26 – BMO FIELD". BMO Field. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "Latest Men's World Ranking". FIFA. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
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