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Canada at FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group B opponents
Canada plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Canada fixtures
Canada in the tournament
Canada arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #30 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 70/100 and the home advantage of being a co-host. CONCACAF (North, Central America, and Caribbean) sends 6 teams, including the three co-hosts who qualify automatically.
The 48-team format puts Canada in Group B with Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #42, with Canada in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Canada squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 30, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Jesse Marsch
Canada's second consecutive World Cup, this time as co-hosts. Captain Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) and striker Jonathan David (Juventus) anchor the squad. American head coach Jesse Marsch oversees a side built around European-based talent.
Goalkeepers3
- Maxime Crepeau(Orlando City)
- Owen Goodman(Barnsley)
- Dayne St. Clair(Inter Miami)
Defenders9
- Moïse Bombito(Nice)
- Derek Cornelius(Rangers)
- Alphonso DaviesCaptain(Bayern Munich)
- Luc de Fougerolles(Dender EH)
- Alistair Johnston(Celtic)
- Alfie Jones(Middlesbrough)
- Richie Laryea(Toronto)
- Niko Sigur(Hajduk Split)
- Joel Waterman(Chicago Fire)
Midfielders10
- Ali Ahmed(Norwich City)
- Tajon Buchanan(Villarreal)
- Mathieu Choiniere(LAFC)
- Stephen Eustáquio(LAFC)
- Marcelo Flores(Tigres UANL)
- Ismaël Koné(Sassuolo)
- Liam Millar(Hull City)
- Jonathan Osorio(Toronto)
- Nathan-Dylan Saliba(Anderlecht)
- Jacob Shaffelburg(LAFC)
Forwards4
- Jonathan David(Juventus)
- Promise David(Royale Union Saint-Gilloise)
- Cyle Larin(Southampton)
- Tani Oluwaseyi(Villarreal)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Canada
When does Canada play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Canada plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 12, 2026. The opener is against BIH. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Canada in at the World Cup 2026?
Canada is in Group B alongside Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Canada's FIFA ranking?
Canada entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #30 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Canada win the World Cup 2026?
Canada's pre-tournament strength rating is 70/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.