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Canada at the 2026 World Cup

Canada play at the 2026 World Cup in Group B against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. Head coach is Jesse Marsch. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Canada below.

Group B FIFA #28 3 World Cup appearances CONCACAF (North & Central America)

Quick facts: Canada

Group
B
FIFA ranking
#28
Head coach
Jesse Marsch
Confederation
CONCACAF
World Cup appearances
3
Best result
Group stage
Capital
Ottawa
Group stadium
BMO Field

Canada's chances at the 2026 World Cup

Second straight World Cup, first as host. Under Jesse Marsch — who as an American understands CONCACAF football far better than his predecessors — Canada have become a completely different team. Copa América 2024 semi-final was a statement. The star: Alphonso Davies, who moved from Bayern to Real Madrid in 2025 — Canada's greatest sporting export ever. Alongside him: Jonathan David (Juventus), Eustáquio (Porto). On home soil, in Group B with Bosnia, Qatar and Switzerland, advancing is even expected. Round of 16 is confirmation, a quarter-final a milestone for Canadian football. In a country where ice hockey is everything, that could be the tipping point where football truly breaks through nationally.

Strengths

  • Marsch's coaching
  • Pace
  • Home crowd

Weaknesses

  • No World Cup experience
  • Defensive depth

Canada's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Canada in Group B.

Group B — Canada's opponents

Canada face three opponents in Group B. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

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Compare Canada with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Canada and the other teams in Group B, plus classic rivalries.

Canada at the World Cup — history

Three World Cup appearances (1986, 2022, 2026). Never past the group stage. Host 2026.

Canada's star players at the 2026 World Cup

The 3 biggest names in Canada's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.

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Frequently asked questions about Canada at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Canada in at the 2026 World Cup?

Canada play at the 2026 World Cup in Group B, together with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.

Who is the head coach of Canada at the 2026 World Cup?

Jesse Marsch is the head coach of Canada at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Canada's best ever World Cup result?

Canada's best World Cup result is: Group stage. Canada have 3 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Canada's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Second straight World Cup, first as host. Under Jesse Marsch — who as an American understands CONCACAF football far better than his predecessors — Canada have become a completely different team.

Which confederation do Canada play in?

Canada are part of CONCACAF (North & Central America). They sit at #28 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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