Canada – World Cup 2026

Canada will head into the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the hopes of a nation resting on their shoulders.

Read on as we offer a comprehensive guide to Canada at the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Canada at the 2026 World Cup

• Group: B
• Manager: Jesse Marsch
• Captain: Alphonso Davies
• Best finish: Group stage (1986 & 2022)
• Next match: Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Canada have been drawn in Group B alongside Switzerland (FIFA-ranked 19th), Qatar (55th) and Bosnia & Herzegovina (65th).

They have never previously progressed beyond the group stage and will be desperate to set the record straight this summer.

Switzerland are the strongest team in the group. They have reached the round of 16 in each of the previous three World Cups.

If Canada win the group, they would face the third-placed team from Group E, F, G, I or J in the round of 32.

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Canada World Cup 2026 Squad

Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Barnsley), Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami).

Defenders: Moise Bombito (Nice), Derek Cornelius (Rangers), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Luc de Fougerolles (Dender EH), Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire).

Midfielders: Ali Ahmed (Norwich), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (LAFC), Stephen Eustaquio (LAFC), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Liam Millar (Hull City), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto), Nathan-Dylan Saliba (Anderlecht), Jacob Shaffelburg (LAFC).

Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Promise David (Union Saint-Gilloise), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Jayden Nelson (Austin FC).

Canada Manager

Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch took charge of the Canadian national team in May 2024.

He recently signed a four-year contract extension, which will take him through until the end of the 2030 World Cup.

Marsch has overseen 14 wins, seven draws and eight defeats in his 29 games in charge, and will fancy his chances of guiding Canada to the knockout stage this summer.

Canada have never previously picked up a point at the World Cup, but should be more competitive under Marsch on home soil.

Route to the Final

If Canada win their group:

• Round of 32: Thursday, July 2: Canada vs Third-placed Group E/F/G/I/J
• Round of 16: Tuesday, July 7: Canada vs Portugal
• Quarter-final: Saturday, July 11: Canada vs Argentina
• Semi-final: Wednesday, July 15: Canada vs Brazil
• Final: Sunday, July 19: Canada vs Spain

If Canada are group runners-up:

• Round of 32: Sunday, June 28: Canada vs Czechia
• Round of 16: Saturday, July 4: Canada vs Netherlands
• Quarter-final: Friday, July 10: Canada vs France
• Semi-final: Tuesday, July 14: Canada vs Spain
• Final: Sunday, July 19: Canada vs Argentina

Key Players

Alphonso Davies

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is Canada’s talisman, providing the team with attacking thrust down the left flank.

However, Marsch has confirmed that he may miss their opening game against Bosnia, which would be a blow to their chances of winning.

Jonathan David

Canada’s all-time leading goalscorer has had a poor season with Juventus in Serie A, but generally delivers at international level.

He was previously a prolific goalscorer with Lille in Ligue 1.

Ismael Kone

Ismael Kone is a composed central midfielder who dictates the tempo and controls the middle of the pitch.

He helped Rennes finish sixth in Ligue 1 this term, which secured Europa League qualification for next season.

Tajon Buchanan

Tajaon Buchanan is an explosive winger who provides Canada with width, creative flair and goalscoring opportunities.

He has scored eight goals in 58 appearances for the national team and is expected to play a key role this summer.

Moise Bombito

Centra-back Moise Bombito has been in a race against time to recover from a fractured tibia sustained last October.

Bombito recently returned to action and has been tipped to start in defence in the opening game.

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Canada World Cup History

Year	Round	P	W	D	L	F	A
1930	Did not enter
1934	Did not enter
1938	Did not enter
1950	Did not enter
1954	Did not enter
1958	Did not qualify
1962	Withdrew
1966	Did not enter
1970	Did not qualify
1974	Did not qualify
1978	Did not qualify
1982	Did not qualify
1986	Group stage	3	0	0	3	0	5
1990	Did not qualify
1994	Did not qualify
1998	Did not qualify
2002	Did not qualify
2006	Did not qualify
2010	Did not qualify
2014	Did not qualify
2018	Did not qualify
2022	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	7

FAQs

Has Canada won the World Cup?

No. They have never progressed beyond the group stage.

Who is the England manager?

Jesse Marsch. He has previously managed clubs in Canada, United States, Austria, Germany and England.

How did Canada fare in the last World Cup?

They lost all three group-stage games against Belgium (1-0), Croatia (4-1) and Morocco (2-1).

Who has made the most appearances for Canada?

Atiba Hutchinson. He won 104 caps from 2003 to 2023.

Who has scored the most goals for Canada?

Jonathan David has scored 39 goals in 75 appearances.

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