Canada Soccer is currently seeking clarification following the unexpected cancellation notice sent to ticket-holders for the men’s friendly match between the national team and Venezuela on November 18 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Despite the venue’s cancellation notice, Canada Soccer has been informed by the Venezuelan Football Association and the match promoter that the game is still scheduled to take place, with the stadium’s cancellation being deemed “premature.”
There is a possibility of a venue change for the match, and Canada Soccer is actively engaged in discussions with all involved parties to find the best solutions for the national team’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of a venue change on Canadian supporters who have already made travel arrangements.
Both Canada, ranked 28th, and Venezuela, ranked 46th, have earlier games scheduled in the November FIFA window. Canada will host Ecuador, ranked 25th, on November 10 at Toronto’s BMO Field, while Venezuela will face Nigeria, ranked 44th, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
