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Marsch emphasizes responsibility of coaching Canada in World Cup on home soil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Marsch emphasizes responsibility of coaching Canada in World Cup on home soil

Summary

Jesse Marsch, the coach of Canada's national soccer team, expressed his motivation for taking the role as the opportunity to lead in a home World Cup. He spoke to reporters in Toronto just hours before Canada’s opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Despite Canada's previous World Cup struggles, there are high hopes this year, although top player Alphonso Davies will miss the match due to a hamstring injury. Stephen Eustaquio will captain the team in what marks a historic moment for Canadian soccer. Marsch reported that the team's atmosphere remains calm ahead of the intense expectations for success.

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By the Numbers

•Marsch took the job to lead Canada at the World Cup.
•Canada's opening match is against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
•Davies will miss the match due to a hamstring issue.
•Eustaquio is set to captain the team for their historic opener.
•Marsch noted a calm environment despite high expectations.

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12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada in home World Cup

What they're saying

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday the chance to lead the team in a World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina."I came here to lead them in the World Cup, right, in a home World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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