Canada Soccer has announced the 26 players who will represent Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed the squad during a national roster reveal on Friday, May 29.
Confirmed Canada World Cup Squad
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair |
| Defenders | Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman |
| Midfielders | Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Stephen Eustaquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg |
| Forwards | Jonathan David, Promise David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi |
Key Takeaways
Alphonso Davies is on the roster, giving Canada its biggest star for the home World Cup, while Jonathan David and Cyle Larin lead the forward group. The goalkeeper group is Maxime Crepeau, Dayne St. Clair, and Owen Goodman.
The squad also includes several important wide and midfield options, including Tajon Buchanan, Ali Ahmed, Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Jonathan Osorio, and Jacob Shaffelburg. Team Canada noted that exactly half of this squad, 13 of 26 players, were also part of Canada's Qatar 2022 roster.
Why It Matters for Vancouver
Canada will play two group-stage matches in Vancouver at BC Place: Canada vs Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland vs Canada on June 24. With the team now confirmed, Vancouver fans know which Canadian players could step onto the field at BC Place.
Before the tournament starts, Canada plays Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton and the Republic of Ireland on June 5 in Montreal. Canada opens Group B against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto, then heads west for the two Vancouver matches.
Sources: Canada Soccer confirmed squad and Team Canada roster story.