TOKYO, JAPAN – The wait is over.
Team Canada is set to open its quest for a world championship on Saturday as it begins competition at the 2026 Nissin Foods World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan. The world’s top 16 nations will compete over 10 days for women’s lacrosse’s biggest prize, with Canada opening Pool B play against a tough Australia squad.
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.
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Group Schedule
Placed into group B alongside Australia, Germany, and Wales, the Canadians will be tested on Day 1 of the tournament facing off against the Aussies. While Australia poses the biggest threat to Canada within the group, nations like Germany and Wales always bring their best effort when facing Canada.
| Date | Time | Opponent |
| Saturday, July 25th | 5:30am EST | 6:30pm JPT | Australia |
| Sunday, July 26th | 5:30am EST | 6:30pm JPT | Germany |
| Tuesday, July 28th | 2:30am EST | 3:30pm JPT | 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.