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Canada return to the FIFA World Cup for just the third time in 2026, this time on home soil as one of three co-hosts, and carry real expectations after a talented generation finally ended their 36-year absence at Qatar 2022. This page covers the full Canadian World Cup story - stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the complete 2026 squad, and their Group B schedule against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland with all group matches played in Toronto and Vancouver.
Canada enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the host nations and one of the fastest-rising teams in North American football. Explore Canada’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Canada has developed a competitive national team with several players competing in top European leagues. The squad combines pace, attacking quality, and young talent while aiming to make a strong impact on home soil during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The national side has shown major improvement in recent international tournaments and qualification campaigns. Canada’s growing football infrastructure and emerging player pool continue to raise expectations around the team’s future at the global level.
Canada FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Football Association | Canada Soccer |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Nickname | CanMNT |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 50 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1986 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 2 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 1 (2022) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Group Stage |
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Total Wins | 0 |
| Total Draws | 0 |
| Total Losses | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Win Percentage | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | None |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Atiba Hutchinson - 6 |
| Most Goals by Player | Alphonso Davies - 1 |
| Largest Victory | No FIFA World Cup win yet |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-5 vs Brazil (2022) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada Full Squad
Coach: Jesse Marsch
Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace).
Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc De Fougerolles (Fulham), Moïse Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).
Midfielders: Stephen Eustáquio (Porto), Ismaël Koné (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choinière (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto FC), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC).
Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise).
Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fri, June 12 | Canada vs Bosnia & Herz. | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) | Toronto | Group Stage | 15:00 |
| 27 | Thu, June 18 | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place | Vancouver | Group Stage | 15:00 |
| 51 | Wed, June 24 | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place | Vancouver | Group Stage | 15:00 |
Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Canada drew 1-1 | BMO Field, Toronto | Group Stage |
| 18 June 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | Upcoming Fixture | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage |
| 24 June 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | Upcoming Fixture | BC Place, Vancouver | Group Stage |
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Canada vs TBD | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | TBD | Group Stage |
Canada FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mexico | Group Stage |
| 2022 | Qatar | Group Stage |
Canada All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 2 |
| Goals Conceded | 14 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Group Stage Eliminations | 2 |
Canada Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atiba Hutchinson | 6 | 2 | 1986-2022 |
| 2 | Jonathan Osorio | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 3 | Alphonso Davies | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 4 | Jonathan David | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 5 | Cyle Larin | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 6 | Stephen Eustáquio | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Milan Borjan | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 8 | Richie Laryea | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Sam Adekugbe | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Tajon Buchanan | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
Canada Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphonso Davies | 1 | 3 | 2022 |
| 2 | Atiba Hutchinson | 0 | 6 | 1986-2022 |
| 3 | Jonathan David | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 4 | Cyle Larin | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 5 | Stephen Eustáquio | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 6 | Junior Hoilett | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 7 | Jonathan Osorio | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | Tajon Buchanan | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | Richie Laryea | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | Sam Adekugbe | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
FAQs About Canada FIFA World Cup Records
Canada has appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments in 1986 and 2022.
Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first FIFA World Cup goal during the 2022 tournament against Croatia.
Atiba Hutchinson holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Canada.
Canada is one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with the United States and Mexico.
Jesse Marsch is the head coach of the Canada national football team heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle.