TORONTO — The countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues, and a pair of Montreal Alouettes stars were on hand to show their support for Canada Soccer over the weekend.
Receiver Tyson Philpot and defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund attended Canada’s international friendly against Ireland in Montreal, taking in the action while representing the CFL ahead of next summer’s tournament. The duo also linked up with Canada’s starting goalkeeper and Montreal native Maxime Crépeau for a jersey swap, bringing together two of the country’s top sporting properties.
The crossover highlighted the growing excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Canada will co-host alongside the United States and Mexico. With Montreal serving as one of the nation’s biggest sports markets, the collaboration showcased the connection between football and soccer fans across the country.
Check out the social posts below as Tyson Philpot, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Maxime Crépeau exchanged jerseys while celebrating Canada’s journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Big fans of @CanadaSoccerEN over here! 🇨🇦⚽️#WorldCup #CFL pic.twitter.com/mvBiA5rG5X
— CFL (@CFL) June 6, 2026
https://t.co/JWH8iR6PHc pic.twitter.com/jP0z6BPXzw
— CFL (@CFL) June 6, 2026
Locked in for the World Cup 🇨🇦⚽️
Tyson Philpot, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Maxime Crépeau linked up for a jersey swap at @CanadaSoccerEN‘s match in Montreal this weekend. pic.twitter.com/tXlvhYk7wr
— CFL (@CFL) June 7, 2026
