Canada Soccer has revealed its 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, set to occur from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This announcement was made by the Men’s National Team head coach Jesse Marsch during a live broadcast on TSN, CTV, Crave, and RDS, supported by Gatorade. The player names were publicly unveiled on the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, a prominent Toronto landmark.
“It is an honor to name our squad for a World Cup on home soil. These players embody the diverse communities and cultures that define our country,” said Jesse Marsch. He expressed excitement about uniting Canadians for the event.
Pre-Tournament Matches
The national team will participate in two pre-tournament matches. The first is scheduled against Uzbekistan on June 1 at Alberta Field, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The second match will be against the Republic of Ireland on June 5 at Stade Saputo in Montréal. Both games will be presented by BMO and broadcast live on TSN, RDS, and OneSoccer. Tickets are available at canadasoccer.com/tickets.
Canada’s Group Stage Opponents
Canada is placed in Group B, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. The team’s match schedule is as follows:
- June 12: Toronto Stadium, Toronto
- June 18: Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver
- June 24: Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver
All matches will be aired live in Canada on TSN, CTV, Crave, and RDS.
Goalkeepers and Defenders
The goalkeeping team features:
- Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City SC)
- Owen Goodman (Barnsley FC, on loan from Crystal Palace FC)
- Dayne St. Clair (Inter Miami FC)
Defensive players include:
- Moïse Bombito (OGC Nice)
- Derek Cornelius (Olympique de Marseille)
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
- Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham FC)
- Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC)
- Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough FC)
- Richie Laryea (Toronto FC)
- Niko Sigur (Hadjuk Split)
- Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC)
Midfielders and Forwards
The midfield lineup features:
- Ali Ahmed (Norwich City FC)
- Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF)
- Mathieu Choinière (LAFC)
- Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto)
- Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL)
- Ismaël Koné (U.S. Sassuolo Calcio)
- Liam Millar (Hull City FC)
- Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)
- Nathan Saliba (R.S.C. Anderlecht)
- Jacob Shaffelburg (LAFC)
The forward line includes:
- Jonathan David (Juventus FC)
- Promise David (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise)
- Cyle Larin (RCD Mallorca)
- Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal CF)
Player Details
| Player | Age | Hometown | Notable Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Ahmed | 25 | Toronto, ON | North Toronto SC |
| Moïse Bombito | 26 | Montréal, QC | CS St-Laurent |
| Tajon Buchanan | 27 | Brampton, ON | Brampton YSC |
| Mathieu Choinière | 27 | St-Alexandre, QC | AS Haut-Richelieu |
| Derek Cornelius | 28 | Ajax, ON | Ajax SC |
| Maxime Crépeau | 32 | Candiac, QC | Ligue de soccer pour enfants de Candiac |
| Jonathan David | 26 | Ottawa, ON | Ottawa Gloucester Dragons |
| Promise David | 24 | Brampton, ON | Vaughan Azzuri |
| Alphonso Davies | 25 | Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Internationals |
| Luc de Fougerolles | 20 | London, UK | – |
| Stephen Eustáquio | 29 | Leamington, ON | Leamington MS |
| Marcelo Flores | 22 | Georgetown, ON | Guelph SC |
| Owen Goodman | 22 | Alliston, ON | South Simcoe United |
| Alistair Johnston | 27 | Vancouver, BC | Aurora Youth SC |
| Alfie Jones | 28 | Bristol, UK | – |
| Ismaël Koné | 23 | Montréal, QC | AS Notre-Dame-de-Grâce |
| Cyle Larin | 31 | Brampton, ON | Sigma FC |
| Richie Laryea | 31 | Toronto, ON | Club Uruguay Toronto |
| Liam Millar | 26 | Toronto, ON | North Mississauga SC |
| Tani Oluwaseyi | 26 | Mississauga, ON | GPS Academy |
| Jonathan Osorio | 33 | Brampton, ON | Brampton YSC |
| Nathan Saliba | 22 | Longueuil, QC | CS Longueuil |
| Jacob Shaffelburg | 26 | Port Williams, NS | Valley United SC |
| Niko Sigur | 22 | Burnaby, BC | Mountain United FC |
| Dayne St. Clair | 29 | Pickering, ON | Ephinay Church Soccer League |
