5 Things to Watch During the October FIFA International Window
What to keep an eye on as Canada faces Denmark in Montréal and Toronto ahead of Concacaf W Championship qualification
Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team (CANWNT) returns to home soil this October for an important FIFA international window ahead of the 2026 Concacaf W Championship this November. Canada will face Denmark twice, first in Montréal on Friday 9 October before closing out the window in Toronto on Monday 12 October. Here are five things to watch for this upcoming international window.
1. A final test before November’s qualifiers
The two matches against Denmark are Canada’s final international games before the 2026 Concacaf W Championship in November, which serves as the qualification path for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ and the LA28 Olympic Games. With Canada opening the tournament against Panama on November 28, these matches provide an important opportunity for Casey Stoney’s squad to fine-tune its approach against a strong European opponent.
2. CANWNT returns home
After more than a year away from home, CANWNT will finally play in front of Canadian supporters again. The team will open the window at Stade Saputo in Montréal on Friday, 9 October before travelling to BMO Field in Toronto for the 12 October match. Canada’s last home match came in June 2025, when the team defeated Costa Rica 4-1 in Toronto.
3. Canada Faces a Familiar European Power
Canada and Denmark have split their six previous meetings at the international “A” level, with each team recording three wins. Their most recent meeting came at the 2017 Algarve Cup, when Canada earned a 1-0 victory. Canada enters the window ranked ninth in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking, with Denmark 12th, setting up two competitive tests for the CANWNT.
4. A Strong NSL Presence
For the first time, six players from the Northern Super League have been named to a CANWNT roster, highlighting the growing pathway between Canada’s domestic women’s league and the National Team. With players representing clubs across the NSL, the October window offers another opportunity to see the league’s talent step onto the international stage. See the full roster here.
5. Celebrating Canadian soccer history
The Toronto match will be a chance to celebrate two important figures in Canadian soccer history.
At halftime at the Toronto match on 12 October, Dr. Melissa Tancredi will be officially honoured for her induction into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. Tancredi made 125 international appearances and scored 27 goals for Canada over a 14-year career. She represented Canada at three FIFA Women’s World Cups and won Olympic bronze medals at London 2012 and Rio 2016.
The match will also celebrate the retirement of Allysha Chapman as she reaches 100 caps for Canada in front of Canadian supporters at BMO Field. Chapman made her senior debut in 2014 and has been an important part of the CANWNT for more than a decade. Her career includes three FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances, two Olympic medals and Canada’s historic Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020.
CANWNT plays Denmark on 9 October at 7:00 p.m. ET at Stade Saputo in Montréal and on 12 October at 3:30 p.m. ET at BMO Field in Toronto. Fans can follow all the action live on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer. Get your tickets now and see CANWNT live on home soil this October.