🇨🇦 Canada
Group B
- Coach
- Jesse Marsch
- FIFA ranking
- #48
Canada automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-host. The team has appeared in two previous World Cups (1986, 2022). Known for a disciplined, counter-attacking style under coach John Herdman, Canada's recent form has been strong, winning the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League. Key strengths include athleticism, pace on the wings, and a solid defensive structure.
Matches
News
USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 Opener – Team News, Stream, and Pochettino's Message
USMNT begins World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium against Paraguay. Pochettino's squad faces pressure as co-hosts. Key players Balogun and Richards under spotlight. Match kicks off June 12 at 6 p.m. local time.
World Cup 2026 Opens: Shakira, Stars and Fan Fervour at Mexico's Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with a star-studded ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and Andrea Bocelli. Mexico faced South Africa in the first match of the first tri-nation tournament, co-hosted by the US and Canada.
World Cup 2026 Groups: Full 48-Team Draw and Expanded Format Unveiled
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. Groups are set, with a new format: 12 groups of 4, top two advance, plus eight best third-placed teams.
Ismael Kone Stretchered Off With Leg Injury as Canada Win 6-0 at World Cup
Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar was marred by a serious lower leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off after a reckless challenge. Qatar's Assim Madibo received a red card. Kone's absence could reshape Canada's midfield.
FIFA Overruled US Staff on 2026 World Cup Dynamic Pricing, Causing Empty Seats
FIFA leadership overruled US-based staff who opposed dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, prioritizing revenue over accessibility. Empty seats and fan fury result from a strategy that maximizes profit from wealthy buyers, despite internal dissent.
Iran Leave Peace Note After Belgium Draw; Beiranvand's Seven Saves Shine
Iran's national team left a handwritten note calling for 'peace, respect and friendship' after a 0-0 draw with Belgium. The gesture references a deadly school attack and ongoing US-Iran war negotiations.
Ismael Kone Injury: Canada Star Breaks Leg, Jesse Marsch Fights Tears
Canada's World Cup campaign is overshadowed by a devastating injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who suffered a suspected broken leg in a match against Qatar. Manager Jesse Marsch fought back tears, describing the team as 'shaken' by the incident.
Wahi Denied Canada Entry for World Cup Clash as Match-Fixing Probe Deepens
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada due to an active investigation into spot-fixing in Ligue 1, forcing him to miss Saturday's crucial World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old was arrested on 29 May for alleged organised fraud.
Thomas Partey Misses World Cup Opener After Canada Visa Denial
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada for the 2026 World Cup opener against Panama due to a refused visa, linked to pending sexual assault charges in the UK. The decision highlights tensions between host immigration rules and global sports.
World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Bublé & Morissette Headline as Empty Seats Hit Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with three host-nation opening ceremonies. Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline the Canadian leg in Toronto ahead of a key match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while early empty seats in Guadalajara raise pricing concerns.