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Host Canada Gains Confidence with 2-0 Win Over Uzbekistan Ahead of World Cup
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Host Canada Gains Confidence with 2-0 Win Over Uzbekistan Ahead of World Cup

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canada defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in a friendly match as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
  • Jonathan Osorio scored the opening goal in the 58th minute, assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi.
  • Jayden Nelson secured the win with a second goal in stoppage time, as Canada builds confidence for the tournament.

Canada boosted its confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over fellow World Cup qualifier Uzbekistan in Edmonton on Monday. The match served as a crucial preparation step for the co-host nation.

Jesse Marsch's squad faced a resilient Uzbek defense but managed to break through in the second half. Jonathan Osorio opened the scoring in the 58th minute with a low shot, following an assist from Tani Oluwaseyi. Jayden Nelson sealed the win with a well-placed finish in the 91st minute, capping off a collective team effort.

Canada, drawn into Group B, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland in the World Cup. Their final pre-tournament friendly is scheduled for Friday against Ireland. Uzbekistan, placed in Group K alongside Portugal, DR Congo, and Colombia, will play their last friendly against the Netherlands on June 8.

This win provides Canada with valuable momentum as they continue their preparations for the global tournament on home soil.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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