TOKYO, JAPAN – The wait is over.
Team Canada is set to open its quest for a world championship on Sunday against Germany as it begins competition at the 2026 Nissin Foods World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan. Following a weather-related schedule adjustment, Canada will face Germany in its opening Pool B contest before taking on Australia and Wales later in the preliminary round.
Fresh off a successful training camp and entering the tournament as the world’s second ranked program, Canada arrives in Tokyo with its sights set on winning a gold medal. Drawn into a challenging Pool B alongside Australia, Germany and Wales, the Canadians will be tested from the opening whistle as they begin their pursuit of a world title.
Canada brings a roster filled with experienced international veterans alongside exciting newcomers looking to make their mark on the world stage. Leading the way are returning standouts Erica Evans, Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Nicole Perroni, Aurora Cordingley and Jordan Dean. Canada will lean on their experience in high-pressure moments, as each has represented the country multiple times and earned All-World Team honours at events including the World Games, World Box Championships and the Pan-American Women’s Championship.
The team’s most experienced player is Emily Boissonneault, who is making her sixth appearance with the Women’s National Team. She was a member of Canada’s historic gold medal-winning team at the 2022 World Games, where Canada defeated the United States in the championship game, and most recently served as an assistant coach for Canada at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship. Currently, Boissonneault is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers women’s lacrosse program.
The roster is rounded out by newcomers Truus Van Wees, Kassidy Morris and Jami MacDonald, who will make their Women’s World Championship debuts after outstanding collegiate seasons. Together, the blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent gives co-head coaches Scott Teeter and Allison Daley a balanced roster capable of challenging for gold in Tokyo.
To view the whole Team Canada Roster click HERE
Schedule Update
Due to weather conditions in Tokyo, Canada’s game against Australia has been moved to Monday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m. JPT (Sunday, July 26 at 11:30 p.m. ET).With the revised schedule, Team Canada’s games against Australia and Germany will both take place on Sunday for Canadians.
| Date | Time | Opponent |
| Sunday, July 26th | 5:30am ET | 2:30pm PT | Germany |
| Sunday, July 26th | 11:30pm ET | 9:30pm PT | Australia |
| Tuesday, July 28th *Monday July 27th (PT) | 2:30am ET | 11:30pm PT | Wales |
All games can be viewed on World Lacrosse TV with the purchase of an event pass for $44.99 USD which gives you access to every game all tournament long. Live stats are also available on the World Lacrosse website if you want to follow along online.
Stay up to date by following Lacrosse Canada on Instagram as we will cover every highlight, every moment, and every game as the women pursue Canada’s first ever Women’s World Championship Gold Medal.
Knockout round details to follow after group play is complete.
About Lacrosse Canada
Lacrosse Canada is the national governing body for lacrosse in Canada, responsible for the development, promotion, and governance of the sport across the country.
