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CanMNT Talk: Canada to face Iran in Vancouver friendly

A June 5 contest against the Iranians at BC Place will be a tough test for John Herdman's team as it prepares for the World Cup.

John Molinaro

May 12, 2022 — 1 min read

June's international window will be very busy for the Canadian men's team.

The Reds were already slated to play Curacao (June 9) in Vancouver and Honduras (June 13) on the road in its first two games of the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League. On Thursday, Canada Soccer announced the Canadian men's side will play a third game next month when it hosts Iran in an international friendly on June 5 at Vancouver's BC Place.

In the latest TFC Republic video blog, I look ahead to the game against Iran and what it means for Canada's preparations ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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