Canada’s Derek Cornelius (13) and Republic of Ireland’s Kevin O’Toole (7) vie for possession during first half of an International Friendly soccer match in Montreal, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada’s Liam Millar (11) shoots against the Republic of Ireland during first half of an International Friendly soccer match in Montreal, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
Republic of Ireland’s Kevin O’Toole (7) heads the ball into his own net on a corner kick by Canada’s Liam Millar (11) during first half of an International Friendly soccer match in Montreal, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
MONTREAL (AP) — Chiedozie Ogbene’s goal pulled Ireland into a 1-1 draw with Canada on Friday night in the Canadians’ final tune-up before the World Cup.
Canada went up in the 24th minute on an own goal off Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, who was in front of the net on Stephen Eustáquio’s corner kick.
