Canada vs. Australia in international friendly: What you need to know
Iconic Canadian captain Christine Sinclair makes her penultimate appearance for her country on Friday in Langford, B.C.
Canada and Australia will renew their long standing rivalry when they face off against each other in a two-game friendly series over the next few days.
The Olympic champions are No. 10 in the current FIFA world rankings, just one spot above the Matildas, and history has shown that there isn't very much distance between the two teams.
For the Canadians these matches are an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Concacaf W Gold Cup, while the Australians will use these competitive outings to get ready for their Olympic qualifying playoff.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday's match between Canada and Australia at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C. (10:30 p.m. ET/OneSoccer).
