Canada's Soccer Team Fights Back, Ties Iceland

0:00It's March 28th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. Canada's men's soccer team fought back from two goals down to tie Iceland. 2-2 and a friendly match in Toronto on March 28th. Down early after some defensive mistakes, they dominated the second half with Jonathan David slamming home two penalties to even the score. Iceland grabbed the lead nine minutes in when Ori Stein Oskison pounced on a bad pass from Kamal Miller, then doubled it 21 minutes later, off a quick feed. Coach Jesse Marsh kept things calm at halftime, telling the squad to crank up the tempo, and it worked until Tehan Buchanan picked up a stray red for an elbow in the 80th minute. That red card marched the third stray game Canada's scene one, and the fourth in their last eight, which is a worry heading into the World Cup. Still, Marsh praised the team's grit and never say die spirit, especially without key defenders like Alfonso Davies due to injuries.

1:00They're prepping to co-host the tournament this summer, with the U.S. and Mexico missing stars like Davies, Alistair Johnston, and others for this. Window. Marcelo Flores made his debut after switching from Mexico, bringing fresh energy to spark the comeback. Next up is Tunisia, on Tuesday, at BMO Field, another chance for players to impress with the World Cup opener against Italy or Bosnia, just 75. Days away, every game's a statement now.