Toronto FC returned from the FIFA World Cup 26 break with a clean sheet and a point, drawing CF Montréal 0-0 on Thursday evening at Stade Saputo in the 401 Derby.
The result left both clubs level on 15 points and gave Toronto FC its second clean sheet of the 2026 MLS season. It was also an encouraging defensive response from a team that entered the match with a 3W-6L-6T record, while CF Montréal moved to 4W-8L-3T.
Luka Gavran sets the tone early
Luka Gavran was the key reason Toronto FC left Montreal with a result. He made a sharp low save in the opening minute, then came through again in the 77th minute with another crucial stop to preserve the clean sheet.
Those two moments framed a match that did not produce much in the way of clear chances, but still carried the usual edge of a derby. For Toronto FC, the clean sheet mattered as much as the point, especially coming out of the long break and into a stretch where every result can shape the standings.
What it means for Toronto FC
The draw also came with a bit of lineup context for Toronto FC. Theo Corbeanu last started for the club in October 2025, in Toronto FC's 2026 MLS season finale against Orlando City, making this match part of a broader reset for the side after the pause in league play.
Next up, Toronto FC is scheduled to play New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET. If the defense can build on this performance, the clean sheet in Montreal could be a useful starting point for the second half of the season.
