Canada's path to the knockout stage at the 2023 Women's World Cup is simple: secure at least one point against Australia in the final group play match, and they're in.
The final two matches of Group B are set for Monday morning, as Canada face off against Australia with first place in the group on the line.
After defeating the Republic of Ireland 2-1, Canada sits in a tie with Nigeria for the lead in Group B. Bev's Priestman's crew controls its own destiny, as a win or draw will be enough to secure Canada's spot in the Round of 16. A loss doesn't rule them out from the knockout stage, but they would need Nigeria to lose their final match.
Meanwhile, the host Aussies suffered a 3-2 upset loss at the hands of Nigeria, and are now at risk of being eliminated from the tournament. The Matildas need to beat Les Rouges to guarantee advancement, otherwise, Australia will be depending on Ireland to defeat Nigeria.
Here is what fans need to know for Canada vs Australia on Monday.
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Canada vs Australia TV channel, live stream
- TV Channel: TSN1/4/5, CTV, RDS (French)
- Live Stream: TSN+, TSN site/app, CTV site/app, RDS site/app (French)
The Canada vs. Australia match will be showcased on three networks: TSN, CTV and RDS (French) as well as their streaming platforms.
TSN1, TSN4 and TSN5 will carry the match, as well as CTV. The French-language broadcast will be supplied by RDS.
Streaming options are available on TSN+ as well as the sites and apps of all three broadcasters (TSN, CTV, RDS).
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What time does Canada vs Australia start?
This Women's World Cup match at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium kicks off locally in Melbourne, Australia on Monday, July 31 at 8 p.m. local time, but with the time difference, it is an early morning game in Canada.
Here's the Canada vs. Australia kickoff time on Monday in Canada:
| Time Zone | Kickoff time |
| Atlantic | 7 a.m. AT |
| Eastern | 6 a.m. ET |
| Central | 5 a.m. CT |
| Mountain | 4 a.m. MT |
| Pacific | 3 a.m. PT |
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Canada World Cup squad 2023
The 23-player roster called up by manager Bev Priestman features many of the names fans will be familiar with from the 2021 Olympic gold medal run, including Jessie Fleming, Julia Grosso, and Vanessa Gilles. Missing from the list are starters Janine Beckie and Desiree Scott, who are both out injured.
Kailen Sheridan has since taken over for Stephanie Labbe at goalkeeper, and she's quickly established herself as one of the best shot-stoppers in the world.
The team defense is well-established with stars like Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan, who will both be teammates at Chelsea. It remains to be seen which of the forwards will pick up the bulk of the goal-scoring responsibilities alongside legend Christine Sinclair, who is looking to score in her sixth World Cup tournament.
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| Position | Player | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Sabrina D'Angelo | Arsenal (ENG) | 13 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Lysianne Proulx | Torreense (POR) | 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Kailen Sheridan | San Diego Wave (USA) | 35 | 0 |
| Defender | Kadeisha Buchanan | Chelsea (ENG) | 131 | 4 |
| Defender | Gabrielle Carle | Washington Spirit (USA) | 36 | 1 |
| Defender | Allysha Chapman | Houston Dash (USA) | 96 | 2 |
| Defender | Vanessa Gilles | Lyon (FRA) | 25 | 3 |
| Defender | Ashley Lawrence | Chelsea (ENG) | 117 | 8 |
| Defender | Jayde Riviere | Manchester United (ENG) | 37 | 1 |
| Defender | Shelina Zadorsky | Tottenham Hotspur | 89 | 4 |
| Midfielder | Simi Awujo | USC Trojans (USA) | 6 | 0 |
| Midfielder | Jessie Fleming | Chelsea (ENG) | 115 | 19 |
| Midfielder | Julia Grosso | Juventus (ITA) | 50 | 3 |
| Midfielder | Quinn | OL Reign (USA) | 89 | 5 |
| Midfielder | Sophie Schmidt | Houston Dash (USA) | 221 | 20 |
| Midfielder | Olivia Smith | Penn State (USA) | 2 | 0 |
| Forward | Jordyn Huitema | OL Reign (USA) | 64 | 16 |
| Forward | Cloe Lacasse | Arsenal (ENG) | 19 | 1 |
| Forward | Adriana Leon | Manchester United (ENG) | 96 | 28 |
| Forward | Nichelle Prince | Houston Dash (USA) | 90 | 13 |
| Forward | Deanne Rose | Unattached | 73 | 10 |
| Forward | Christine Sinclair | Portland Thorns (USA) | 323 | 190 |
| Forward | Evelyne Viens | Kristianstads DFF (SWE) | 18 | 4 |
