Ireland will give World Cup host nation Canada one final test before the start of the tournament as the two sides clash in a friendly.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side suffered play-off heartbreak at the hands of Czech Republic, with their dreams of a first World Cup finals in 24 years shattered in a semi-final penalties defeat.
Ireland have since won back-to-back outings against Grenada and Qatar after playing out a goalless stalemate with North Macedonia back in March, which pitted two play-off losers against each other.
Canada, meanwhile, got their World Cup preparations off to a good start on Tuesday when they beat tournament debutants Uzbekistan.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Canada vs Ireland?
Ireland’s friendly with Canada kicks off at 12:30am BST on Saturday 6 June at Saputo Stadium in Montreal.
How can I watch it?
The match has not been picked up by a UK broadcaster but will broadcast live in Ireland on RTE 2. Coverage will start at 12:15am BST.
Canada are still without captain Alphonso Davies, with Stephen Eustaquio taking the armband. Defensive quintet Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alfie Jones, Alistair Johnston and Richie Laryea have all recovered from various injury issues.
Ireland are expected to play an experimental line-up, with Dawson Devoy a potential debutant. Many regulars have been released from duty but Troy Parrott is still in contention.
Predicted line-ups
Canada XI: Crepeau; Johnston, Cornelius, Bombito, Laryea; Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Millar; David, Larin
Ireland XI: Travers; O’Brien, Collins, Scales; Coleman, McGrath, Coventry, Ndaba; Ogbene, Umeh; Parrott.
