🇨🇦 Canada World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Preliminary Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 21, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
📝 Introduction & Team Presentation
Co-hosts Canada enter the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup with immense pride and massive expectations playing on home soil. Head coach Jesse Marsch officially announced the national team's extensive preliminary squad, showcasing a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young talent.
The absolute marquee star of this roster is undoubtedly Bayern Munich's explosive fullback, Alphonso Davies. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, the powerhouse forward Jonathan David from Lille has also secured his spot among the team. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Inter Milan's Tajon Buchanan, alongside Celtic defender Alistair Johnston. Canada is firmly targeting the top spot in Group B!
📋 Official Preliminary Squad List
GROUP B – CANADA
Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United), James Pantemis (Portland Timbers), Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), Owen Goodman (Huddersfield Town), Thomas Hasal (LAFC).
Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Derek Cornelius (Rangers), Joel Waterman (CF Montréal), Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers), Luc De Fougerolles (FCV Dender), Moïse Bombito (Nice), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps).
Midfielders: Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps), Ismaël Koné (Sassuolo), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Mathieu Choinière (Grasshoppers), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Nathan Saliba (CF Montréal), Samuel Piette (CF Montréal), Stephen Eustáquio (LAFC).
Forwards: Cyle Larin (Mallorca), Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC), Jonathan David (Lille), Junior Hoilett (Hibernian), Liam Millar (Hull City), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United), Tajon Buchanan (Inter Milan), Theo Bair (Motherwell).
Manager: Jesse Marsch
June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 19: Canada vs. Qatar
June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada