The 2026 SheBelieves Cup continues with a blockbuster Group A matchup as Canada vs Argentina on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). The match will be played at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The 2026 SheBelieves Cup continues with an important clash between Canada and Argentina as both teams play their final match of the tournament in the United States. The match could play a key role in deciding the final standings of the competition, with Canada still fighting for a strong finish while Argentina looks to secure its first points of the tournament.
Canada vs Argentina Match Preview, Date, Time, Predictions, and More
The SheBelieves Cup 2026 features four top teams: USA (hosts), Canada, Argentina, and Japan.
Canada and Argentina are both coming off strong showings in late 2025 Olympic qualifying and friendlies, and this game is widely viewed as the decisive fixture for who joins (or challenges) the USWNT in the semi-finals.
Team News & Recent Form
Canada
- Canada enters as the reigning Olympic bronze medalists (2024 Paris) and finished second in their CONCACAF W Gold Cup group behind the USA.
- Key availability: Jessie Fleming is fully fit after a minor ankle concern in December 2025. Janine Beckie is expected to start after coming off the bench in recent friendlies. No major long-term injuries reported.
- Recent results: W 3–1 vs Mexico (friendly), D 1–1 vs Brazil (Dec 2025), W 2–0 vs Japan (SheBelieves warm-up).
Argentina
- La Albiceleste qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup and have steadily climbed the FIFA rankings (currently ~30).
- Key availability: Mariana Larroquette returns from a short-term muscle issue. No other significant absences.
- Recent results: W 2–0 vs Chile (friendly), L 0–3 vs USA (Dec 2025), W 4–1 vs Peru (warm-up).
Canada vs Argentina Starting XI Lineups
Canada (4-3-3) Staring XI Linup vs Argentina Women’s
Sheridan
Carleton – Buchanan – Gilles – Schmidt
Fleming – Grosso – Rose
Huitema – Beckie – Viens
Argentina (4-4-2 diamond) Staring XI Linup vs Canada Women’s
Borrego
Larroquette – Bonsegundo – Rodríguez – Oviedo
Núñez – Benítez – Palomar – Jaimes
Larroquette – Yamila Rodríguez
Key Players to Watch
Canada
- Jessie Fleming – The midfield maestro returns to full fitness and will dictate tempo.
- Adriana Leon / Evelyn Viens – Pace and finishing threat on the wings.
- Kadeisha Buchanan – Defensive rock who will be tasked with containing Argentina’s forwards.
Argentina
- Yamila Rodríguez – The most dangerous forward; excellent in tight spaces.
- Mariana Larroquette – Veteran presence and goal threat.
- Sophie Braun (if starting) – Emerging left-back with excellent overlapping runs.
Head-to-Head
- Canada 3–0 Argentina (friendly, 2024)
- Canada 2–0 Argentina (SheBelieves Cup, 2023)
Canada has won the last four meetings and has never lost to Argentina in senior internationals.
Match Prediction
Canada are clear favorites at home soil (neutral venue but strong US/Canadian support expected). Argentina will sit deep and try to counter, but Canada’s midfield quality and attacking depth should prevail.
- Canada 2–0 Argentina
- Most likely scorelines: 2–0 or 3–1 Canada.
- Both teams to score? No – Canada likely keeps a clean sheet.
Where to Watch
The Canada vs Argentina match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN+ in the United States.
- United States: ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+ (live at 7:30 PM ET)
- Canada: OneSoccer, CBC Gem
- Global Broadcast: Check local FIFA+ / YouTube rights or CONMEBOL/Concacaf streams
- Highlights available shortly after full-time on ESPN, OneSoccer, and official Canada Soccer / CONMEBOL channels.
