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Jesse Marsch leads Canada into 2026 World Cup preparations

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Jesse Marsch leads Canada into 2026 World Cup preparations
Summary

Jesse Marsch, appointed head coach for Canada, prepares the national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Marsch transitioned after being overlooked for the USMNT position, where high expectations for him began over a decade ago. His coaching tenure with Canada has included notable victories over the USMNT and a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Copa America. As the team gears up for the World Cup, Marsch's experience in high-press soccer and recent successes position Canada as an intriguing contender on the global stage.

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By the Numbers
  • •Marsch took over Canada in 2024 after missing out on the USMNT job.
  • •Canada achieved a surprising fourth-place finish at the 2024 Copa America.
  • •The team has defeated the USMNT twice under Marsch.
  • •Canada lost all three matches in its last World Cup appearance in 2022.
  • •Marsch implements a high-press style influenced by European coaching methods.
Latest Updates
  • 7:19 PMESPN — Snubbed by the U.S., Jesse Marsch marches Canada i...
  • 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jesse Marsch leads Canada with a chip on his shoulder
What they're saying
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Jesse Marsch was expected to take the USMNT to the next level. Instead he’s leading Canada into the 2026 World Cup.

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Marsch was certain he was going to be the next USMNT manager. Now he's determined to make his mark.

— ESPNby Bruce Schoenfeld
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