These two nations last met at Craven Cottage in West London 12 years ago, with Australia running out 3-1 winners.
Their most famous meeting was a two-legged inter-confederation play-off for the right to face Argentina for a spot at USA '94. The Canucks won 2-1 in Edmonton before the Socceroos were 2-1 winners in Sydney a fortnight later, with Australia prevailing on penalties.
Canada vs Australia preview
These two nations will both be at next summer's World Cup, but who will appear stronger in this friendly at Stade Saputo? Co-hosts Canada will be looking to win a World Cup match for the very first time come next June and, based on last month's results, appear well-equipped to achieve this feat. To start the September window, Jesse Marsch's side smashed Romania 3-0 at Arena Națională, with Jonathan David, Ali Ahmed and then Niko Sigur all on target on a memorable night in București.
Four nights later, Derek Cornelius' stunning free-kick also saw les Rouges defeat Wales 1-0 in Swansea. As a result, dating back to last summer's Copa América semi-finals, the Canucks have lost only one of 16 internationals, ousted by Mexico in March's CONCACAF Nations League semis in LA.
To conclude 2025, Canada will take on Colombia in New Jersey on Tuesday, before facing both Ecuador and Venezuela in November. Here, the Canadian men's national team will return to Montréal for the first time since a 2-1 win over Curaçao in June 2017. The side has improved exponentially during that eight year period, so will those in Québec have a victory to celebrate?
As for Australia, they could well be back in Canada next summer, having rubber stamped their spot at a sixth successive World Cup, winning 11 of 16 qualifiers, scoring 38 goals and conceding seven, their sole defeat coming when Bahrain visited the Gold Coast. In 2025 so far, Tony Popovic's side have won all six matches they've played, beating both Japan and Saudi Arabia in June to cement their World Cup spot, before home and away wins over New Zealand in last month's Soccer Ashes.
The Socceroos have not concluded a calendar year with a perfect record since 1982, playing only four matches back then, and they'll do well to change that fact, also facing the United States in Denver on Tuesday. Before then, can Australia spoil the Canadian party at Stade Saputo?
Canada vs Australia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 9.
- Canada Wins: 3. Draws: 1. Australia Wins: 5.
Canada team news
Jesse Marsch remains without captain and talisman Alphonso Davies, who has not been seen since suffering a cruciate ligament tear against the United States at SoFi Stadium back in March.
Meantime, right-back Alistair Johnston is still sidelined, while star centre-back Moïse Bombito suffered a fractured left tibia on Sunday, which is a concern ahead of the World Cup.
So, without three of the usual back four, Niko Sigur could fill-in at right-back with Luc de Fougerolles in the middle, as was the case last month. Nathan Saliba is hoping to win just his ninth cap at the base of midfield, partnering Ismaël Koné, chosen over the experienced Stephen Eustáquio.
In attack is where Marsch has plenty of options, with Tani Oluwaseyi getting the nod against Wales, but Cyle Larin or Promise David, who scored twice in June, both viable alternatives.
Canada predicted lineup vs Australia: (4-3-3): St. Clair; Sigur, Cornelius, de Fougerolles, Laryea; Saliba, Koné, Buchanan, Ahmed; J David. Oluwaseyi.
Canada player to watch vs Australia
Whoever the second centre-forward is, Jonathan David remains this team's talisman, bagging his 37th international goal at Arena Națională in September; before the came along, Dwayne De Rosario held the men's national team record with 22. David has scored goals on home soil in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton, so can he add Montréal to this list?
Australia team news
Tony Popovic travels to the other side of the world without the injured Fran Karačić, while Aziz Behich, Riley McGree, Jackson Irvine, Marco Tilio and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos aren't in the squad either.
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan earned his 100th cap back in June, just the third Australian man to reach this land mark, after Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill. However, he is no longer the undisputed number one, so don't be surprised if either Joe Gauci or Paul Izzo are donning the gloves here.
Australia predicted lineup vs Canada: (5-4-1): Gauci; Miller, Degenek, Circati, Burgess, Bos; Hrustić, Yazbek, Boyle, Metcalfe; Touré.
Australia player to watch vs Canada
Martin Boyle scored against both Palestine and Indonesia during World Cup qualifying, taking his tally to ten international goals, and the Hibs winger will be among the Socceroos' most dangerous attackers here too.
Canada vs Australia prediction
This friendly is especially intriguing given that the two teams are pretty well matched, but we give the slight edge to Canada, backing them to make home advantage count: Canada 2-1 Australia.
Canada vs Australia FAQs - International Friendly
How to watch Canada vs Australia in an international friendly on TV channel?
Canada vs Australia in an international friendly will be available on the following TV channels;
- Canada: OneSoccer & fuboTV Canada
- Australia: Paramount+
How to watch Canada vs Australia in an international friendly on live streaming?
Canada vs Australia in an international friendly will be available on the following streaming services;
- Canada: OneSoccer & fuboTV Canada
- Australia: Paramount+
What is the date and kick-off time for Canada vs Australia in an international friendly?
Canada vs Australia takes place on Friday 10 October 2025, with kick off at 10:30am (AEDT), 00:30am (BST), 19:30 (EDT) & 16:30 (PDT).