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Canada's men's team prepares for World Cup as co-host

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Canada's men's team prepares for World Cup as co-host
Summary

Canada's men's soccer team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosting matches in Toronto and Vancouver. They aim to secure their first points in World Cup history, having never advanced past the group stage in their previous appearances. Key player Alphonso Davies is recovering from a hamstring injury, casting doubt on his availability for the opening match. Former head coach Stephen Hart expressed confidence in the team's potential to progress in the tournament, citing their improved player experience in top European leagues. As they embark on this journey, the team hopes to ignite local interest in soccer across the nation.

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  • •Canada co-hosts the World Cup in 2026 with matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
  • •Team has never advanced past the group stage in previous tournaments.
  • •Alphonso Davies, crucial to Canada's success, is recovering from injury.
  • •Jonathan David leads the team as the all-time top scorer with 39 goals.
  • •Former coach Stephen Hart believes the team has the potential to advance.
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  • 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup
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Canada are in search of glory on home soil - if star man Alphonso Davies can prove his fitness.

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