Canada arrive at the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, a different team from the bright but raw side that lost all three games in 2022. Under Jesse Marsch, the 26-man squad is captained by Alphonso Davies, racing to be fit after a hamstring injury, and led up front by Jonathan David. They land in Group B with Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and play two of their three group games at home. This is the squad by position, the group, the fixtures across Toronto and Vancouver, and a realistic target for Les Rouges.
Canada's 2026 squad has grown up fast, with a Europe-based core leading a group that now carries genuine tournament experience. These are the names the home World Cup will turn on.
The captain and talisman. The Bayern Munich full-back is Canada's biggest star, an explosive, ball-carrying defender. The big question is his fitness: a hamstring injury means he is unlikely to feature in the opener, but Canada hope he plays a role later.
The goal machine. Canada's record scorer, now at Juventus, is the most reliable finisher in the squad and will lead the line. With Davies a doubt early, much of Canada's group-stage threat runs through David.
The midfield metronome. The FC Porto man controls Canada's tempo, dictating possession and linking defence to attack. His passing and game management are central to how Marsch wants Canada to play.
The dependable full-back. The Celtic defender brings consistency, big-game know-how and defensive steel down the right, and is one of the first names on the team sheet for Canada.
The wide threat. The Villarreal man offers pace, dribbling and directness on the flank, and is one of the players Marsch can turn to when Canada need to break a game open.
The experienced striker. Among Canada's most prolific international scorers, Larin gives Marsch a contrasting forward option and proven goals off the bench or alongside Jonathan David.
Here is Canada's confirmed 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup as named by Jesse Marsch: three goalkeepers, nine defenders, ten midfielders and four forwards. Alphonso Davies is captain. Clubs are shown for each name.
Marsch has built the squad around a Europe-based spine (Davies, David, Eustaquio, Johnston, Buchanan) with a strong group from Major League Soccer and a clutch of younger names such as Niko Sigur, Luc de Fougerolles and Promise David. Several players carry knocks heading into the tournament, with Davies the highest-profile fitness watch. Club listings can shift across the summer transfer window.
A home World Cup raised the stakes on every decision. These were the calls and storylines that drew the most attention.
Marsch named Alphonso Davies despite a hamstring injury, backing his captain to recover during the tournament even though he is unlikely to feature in the opener. It is the squad's biggest call and its biggest question mark.
With Davies a doubt early, Jonathan David becomes even more central. Canada's record scorer is the most reliable goal source in the squad and the man the group stage may hinge on.
Marsch leaned on emerging names such as Niko Sigur, Luc de Fougerolles and Promise David, signs that Canada's depth has grown since 2022 and that the program is building beyond its established stars.
Canada were drawn into Group B with Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland, ranked highly and tournament-tested, are the likely group favourites. Bosnia and Herzegovina carry attacking quality, and Qatar are the 2022 hosts and 2023 Asian champions. Canada play their opener in Toronto, then move west for two games at BC Place in Vancouver.
Canada open against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on 12 June, the day after the tournament kicks off in Mexico City. For the full picture of all 104 games, see the WorldCuply.com match schedule, and read our companion guides to fellow hosts the USA in Group D and Mexico in Group A.
Canada have appeared at only three men's World Cups and have never won a match at one in the modern era. The home tournament is the chance to change that story:
Canada are clear outsiders to win the trophy, and the markets price them accordingly. But a more experienced squad, home venues and a kinder qualification math make a first knockout appearance a credible ambition. How quickly Davies returns may decide just how far Les Rouges can go.
Canada are one of three co-hosts and one of 48 nations heading to the 2026 World Cup. Explore the rest of the WorldCuply.com guide:
The co-hosts in Group D under Pochettino, led by Christian Pulisic, with the full squad and fixtures.
Read the USA guide ›The Azteca opener, Group A and Ochoa's record sixth World Cup, with the full Mexico squad.
Read the Mexico guide ›How to get into Canada's Toronto and Vancouver games and the rest of the 104 matches.
Read the tickets guide ›All 104 fixtures across 16 host cities, with kickoff times you can filter to your team.
Open the schedule ›This guide was hand-written from the following reporting and reference pages, used to confirm Canada's squad, coach, group and fixtures:
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