In Toronto, players from the Ukrainian national team held a meeting with the local Ukrainian community.
This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF).
Details of the Ukrainian Footballers' Meeting with the Canadian Community
Ukrainians in Canada were given a unique chance to see the exhibition «Ukrainian Football: The Game Continues» prior to its official opening.
As part of the event, players such as Mykola Matviyenko, Heorhiy Sudakov, Roman Yaremchuk, and Ivan Kaliuzhnyi met with the attendees.
Exhibition on the History of Ukrainian Football in Toronto - What to Know
The exhibition «Ukrainian Football: The Game Continues» is opening in Toronto, where visitors can see original football trophies, coaching notes from Valeriy Lobanovskyi, and learn about how Ukrainian football is surviving during the war.
This unique project, featuring over 200 exhibits, will be presented outside Ukraine for the first time to inform the global community about the development of Ukrainian football and its significant role in Ukraine's fight during the war.
The exhibition titled “Ukrainian Football: The Game Continues” will take place at Trident Centre in Toronto from June 5 to June 10 (from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Admission is free.
It is organized by the Ukrainian Football Association as part of the Canadian Shield tournament, in which the Ukrainian national team will participate.
Canadian Shield Tournament - What to Know
The Canadian Shield tournament is a new international competition organized by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), SPORTFIVE, and MIB Sport Agency.
Four men's national teams will participate in the Canadian Shield: Canada, Ukraine, Ivory Coast, and New Zealand.
The Canadian Shield tournament is positioned as a preparatory stage for the upcoming World Cup, part of which will be held in North America in 2026.
For the schedule of Ukraine's matches in the tournament in Canada, where to buy tickets, and the history of the Ukraine-Canada/New Zealand-Ukraine matches, read the article in Kyiv Post.
Recently, Ukraine's head coach Serhiy Rebrov announced the list of players called up for preparation for the Canadian Shield tournament matches.
