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David Gives Canada 1-0 Win Over Nine-Man Chile

Coach Jesse Marsch tested squad depth by starting fringe and younger players for Canada’s next World Cup cycle.

Canada's Tajon Buchanan, left, battles for the ball with Chile's Ivan Roman during an international soccer friendly in Toronto on Sept. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The Canadian team pressures the Chilean goal during their international soccer friendly at BMO Field in Toronto on Sept. 26, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Canada's Jonathan David plays a pass during a 1-0 win over Chile in an international friendly at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday night.
Alphonso Davies #19 of Canada warms up

Overview

  • Jonathan David scored the lone goal and captain for the night while goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win at BMO Field.
  • The match, played on Sept. 26, saw Chile reduced to nine men after Lucas Cepeda received a straight red in the 35th minute and Gabriel Suazo was sent off early in the second half.
  • Several regulars were absent from Canada’s lineup with Alphonso Davies granted time off for a postponed honeymoon, Derek Cornelius sidelined by a hip injury, and Maxime Crépeau unavailable for personal reasons.
  • Canada honored its World Cup veterans before kickoff in front of about 23,310 fans and now has two more friendlies—Oct. 3 vs. Peru and Oct. 6 vs. the U.S.—to evaluate personnel and aim for a higher FIFA ranking.
  • Chile is using the window to rebuild under coach Nicolás Córdova after failing to qualify for the World Cup, giving opportunities to younger players while the South American side adjusts tactically.