TORONTO \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Receiver Tyson Philpot and defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund attended Canada\u2019s international friendly against Ireland in Montreal, taking in the action while representing the CFL ahead of next summer\u2019s tournament. The duo also linked up with Canada\u2019s starting goalkeeper and Montreal native Maxime Cr\u00e9peau for a jersey swap, bringing together two of the country\u2019s top sporting properties.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s biggest sports markets, the collaboration showcased the connection between football and soccer fans across the country.<\/p>\n
Philpot enters the 2026 CFL season looking to build on another productive campaign with the Alouettes, while Adeyemi-Berglund remains a key piece of Montreal\u2019s defensive front. Both players helped the Alouettes open the new season with a thrilling 30-27 overtime victory over Hamilton.<\/p>\n
Check out the social posts below as Tyson Philpot, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Maxime Cr\u00e9peau exchanged jerseys while celebrating Canada\u2019s journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
RELATED Big fans of @CanadaSoccerEN<\/a> over here! \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\u26bd\ufe0f#WorldCup<\/a> #CFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mvBiA5rG5X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CFL (@CFL) June 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/JWH8iR6PHc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jP0z6BPXzw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CFL (@CFL) June 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Locked in for the World Cup \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\u26bd\ufe0f<\/p>\n Tyson Philpot, Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Maxime Cr\u00e9peau linked up for a jersey swap at @CanadaSoccerEN<\/a>\u2018s match in Montreal this weekend. pic.twitter.com\/tXlvhYk7wr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CFL (@CFL) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
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