Free extension for sports fans

CanWNT hoping to ride Canada’s World Cup fever into 2027 with long-awaited homecoming

It’s been a while since the Canadian women’s national team played a match on Canadian soil, but that’s finally going to change next month with friendlies against Denmark in Montreal and Toronto. With a lot of the focus understandably on…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:28 PM
CanWNT hoping to ride Canada’s World Cup fever into 2027 with long-awaited homecoming
Key Things to Know
  • CanWNT will host Denmark for friendlies in Montreal and Toronto next month.
  • The matches mark the women's national team's first home fixtures since June 2025.
  • Head coach Casey Stoney hopes to build fan momentum ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Canadian women’s national team will play on home soil for the first time since June 2025 with upcoming friendlies against Denmark in Montreal and Toronto. Head coach Casey Stoney named her squad on Tuesday ahead of the matches, emphasizing the importance of building support at home as Canada prepares for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Following the Denmark series, Canada faces Panama in a World Cup and Olympic qualifier on November 28. Stoney aims to harness the soccer momentum generated by the men's national team, while managing a tight schedule of home and international fixtures leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.