The Canada vs Tunisia international friendly is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. The match will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
Canada close out their March home window against Tunisia at BMO Field in Toronto, a match that feels like a real World Cup dress rehearsal rather than a standard March friendly.
Canada were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in their previous match, while Tunisia beat Haiti 1-0 in Toronto and arrive under new head coach Sabri Lamouchi, who took charge in January. Canada are also without Alphonso Davies, who is out with a hamstring strain.
Canada vs Tunisia – Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Match: Canada vs Tunisia.
- Tournament: International Friendly.
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET.
- Stadium: BMO Field, Toronto.
- Broadcast: In Canada, Canada Soccer and MLSsoccer list TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer; U.S. listings currently show FOX Sports 2 via Fubo.
Team News and Analysis
This is one of Canada’s final major preparation matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (co-hosted by Canada, the USA, and Mexico). Canada will look to build momentum at home, while Tunisia aim to gain valuable experience against a strong CONCACAF side.
Canada Preview
Canada enter this game with a strong home crowd behind them and a squad that Canada Soccer says includes 26 players, with nine MLS players among the call-ups.
The roster features key names such as Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio, Ismaël Koné, and Maxime Crépeau, giving Jesse Marsch plenty of options in attack and midfield.
The main challenge is the absence of Alphonso Davies, which removes one of Canada’s biggest transition threats. Even so, Canada should still try to play on the front foot at home, use their pace on the wings, and lean on Jonathan David’s movement in the box.
After the 2-2 draw with Iceland, this is a good chance to sharpen the final third before the summer.
Tunisia Preview
Tunisia arrive in Toronto as a World Cup-qualified side with a refreshed look under Sabri Lamouchi. FIFA says Tunisia will face Canada and Haiti with a sizeable number of new players in the squad, while other reports note Lamouchi is using this window to experiment ahead of the World Cup.Tunisia also beat Haiti 1-0 in their last warm-up, which will give them confidence.
Their biggest strength is structure. Tunisia are usually compact, organized, and comfortable turning matches into tactical battles.
With players such as Aymen Dahmen, Elyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, Ali Abdi, and Khalil Ayari in the mix, they have enough quality to stay competitive even away from home.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Canada and Tunisia have met only once at senior level, and Tunisia won that meeting 2-0 in a 1984 friendly. That gives this matchup a very limited head-to-head history, so the Toronto game is a fresh test rather than a rivalry shaped by old results.
Canada vs Tunisia Starting XI
Canada (4-3-3): Crépeau; Laryea, Cornelius, Waterman, de Fougerolles; Osorio, Koné, Buchanan; Ahmed, David, Larin. This is a projected lineup based on Canada’s announced squad, not an official team sheet.
Tunisia (4-2-3-1): Dahmen; Valery, Rekik, Ghram, Abdi; Skhiri, Khedira; Ayari, Mejbri, Tounekti; Ben Slimane. This is also a projected lineup based on Tunisia’s March squad reports, not a confirmed XI.
Key Players to Watch
Canada: Jonathan David, Tajon Buchanan, Ismaël Koné, Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio. David is the main finisher, while Buchanan and Koné add direct running and energy in transition.
Tunisia: Hannibal Mejbri, Elyes Skhiri, Ali Abdi, Khalil Ayari, Sebastian Tounekti. Tunisia’s best moments usually come when their midfield stays compact and their wide players break quickly into space.
Match Prediction
This looks tight on paper. Canada have the home advantage and more familiar attacking names, but Tunisia’s organization and Lamouchi’s fresh approach make them a tough opponent. A draw feels like the most realistic outcome in a game where both teams should get chances.
- Prediction: Canada 1-1 Tunisia.
Where to Watch Canada vs Tunisia
For U.S. viewers, current listings show FOX Sports 2 via Fubo. In Canada, the match is listed on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer. Kick-off is 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, March 31, at BMO Field in Toronto.
| Region | Broadcasters / Platforms |
|---|---|
| Canada | TSN (TSN1/4), OneSoccer, fuboTV, TSN App |
| Tunisia | Al-Wataniya 1 (Télévision Tunisienne 1), Diwan Sport |
| United States | ESPN+, FOX, ViX (Spanish) |
| Europe (Select) | DAZN (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video UK |
| Global / Other | FIFA+ (Select territories), Sony Sports Network |
When is Canada vs Tunisia?
Canada and Tunisia are set to face off in an international friendly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
What time does Canada vs Tunisia kick off?
19:30 ET (4:30 PM PT) translates to 00:30 in Tunis, Tunisia, on Wednesday, April 1.
Where is the match being played?
BMO Field in Toronto.
Where can USA fans watch Canada vs Tunisia?
In the U.S., current listings show FOX Sports 2 via Fubo; in Canada, the match is on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer.
Who will win the match?
Canada may have a slight edge at home, but Tunisia are organized enough to make this very close. That is an inference based on the official squad context and recent warm-up results.
