Canada prepares for 2026 World Cup as co-hosts and competitors

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Canada prepares for 2026 World Cup as co-hosts and competitors
Summary

Canada will compete as a co-host in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning on June 12. The national team, under coach Jesse Marsch, automatically qualified due to their hosting role. Ranked 30th worldwide, Canada aims to build on their previous World Cup experience from 2022. They are grouped with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland, with matches scheduled in Toronto and Vancouver. Canada's squad features standout players such as Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, who are expected to lead a strong campaign.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Canada's first match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.
  • They will also face Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24.
  • Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David are key players on the roster.
  • Canada aims to improve on their 2022 World Cup performance.
Latest Updates
  • 8:45 AMYahoo SportsCanada: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
What they're saying
"

Canada steps onto the world stage this summer as both co-hosts and competitors, carrying the hopes of a nation eager to make a deep impression on home soil at the FIFA World Cup 2026.Jesse Marsch’s ...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days