Canada showed great character by battling back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Iceland. Canada trailed 2-0 at halftime following a brace from Orri Steinn Óskarsson.

What happened?

The hosts responded in the second half, with Jonathan David coolly converting two penalties to level the scoring.

Why it matters for Canada

The momentum was slightly dampened when Tajon Buchanan received a straight red card in the 81st minute for an elbow, forcing Canada to see out the draw with ten men.

What comes next?

Despite the result, the second-half resurgence provided optimism for the home crowd. Last result: Canada 2-0 Venezuela (2025-11-19). Recent form: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | 2-0 win | | 2025-11-15 | 1-1 draw | | 2025-11-10 | 0-0 draw | | 2025-11-05 | 1-1 draw | | 2025-10-30 | 2-2 draw | Canada is unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with a record of 1W-4D-0L, as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026