FIFA Ranking #48 · 3 World Cups · Best: Group Stage
Co-hosts Canada arrive at their home World Cup with Davies and David — two of the most exciting players in global football — and an ambitious young squad that qualified in record-breaking fashion in 2022. The Canadians are no longer just happy to be here; they want to go deep.
Group B opponents
Alphonso Davies
⭐ Star PlayerBayern Munich
Left Back / Winger
68
Caps
14
Goals
26
Age
Bayern Munich's electric left-back — one of the fastest players in world football and Canada's greatest-ever player.
Jonathan David
Manchester City
Striker
52
Caps
30
Goals
25
Age
Prolific striker who was one of Europe's most lethal finishers at Lille before moving to City — Canada's all-time top scorer.
Tajon Buchanan
Inter Milan
Winger
42
Caps
8
Goals
26
Age
Inter Milan's pacy winger who torments defenders with direct dribbling and incisive crossing from wide positions.
Cyle Larin
Real Valladolid
Striker
60
Caps
28
Goals
30
Age
Physical, powerful striker who was prolific in MLS and European football and gives Canada a different goal-threat dimension to David.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
FIFA #62
BMO Field
Toronto, Canada
Qatar
FIFA #55
BC Place
Vancouver, Canada
Switzerland
FIFA #18
BC Place
Vancouver, Canada
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Appearances
0
Titles
#48
FIFA Rank
Group Stage
Best Result
Canada appeared at the 1986 World Cup but lost all three group games without scoring a goal. Their 2022 return ended in the group stage, but they had the second-best attack in CONCACAF qualifying. The 2026 home tournament, with games at BMO Field Toronto and BC Place Vancouver, represents their biggest-ever football moment.
Formation
Wide attacking triangle, pressing high up the pitch
Head Coach
Jesse Marsch
American · 4-3-3
Jesse Marsch leads Canada into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-3-3 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Canada must face in the group stage.
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