Wales host Canada in an international friendly on Tuesday 9 September at the Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off at 7:45pm BST. Craig Bellamy’s side return to home soil after a hard-fought World Cup qualifying win in Kazakhstan, while Canada seek momentum ahead of co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 7:30pm BST. The fixture is the first meeting between the two nations since 2004.
Bellamy is expected to make changes to the side that beat Kazakhstan, though goalkeeper Karl Darlow retains his place due to Danny Ward’s injury. Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson are likely to be rested. Canada are without star player Alphonso Davies, who is recovering from an ACL injury, as well as Cyle Larin, Alistair Johnston, and Sam Adekugbe. Jonathan David is the key attacking threat for the visitors.
Wales’ probable XI: Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Cabango, Davies; Cullen, Sheehan, James; Brooks, Moore, Thomas. Canada’s probable XI: Crepeau; Marshall-Rutty, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; Oluwaseyi, David.
