3
WC Appearances
including 2026
Group Stage
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#34
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Canada
Canada arrive at World Cup 2026 as a co-host nation buzzing with genuine expectation after their breakthrough qualification for Qatar 2022 ended a 36-year absence from the tournament. Under American coach Jesse Marsch, Les Rouges boast arguably the most exciting generation of players in the country's history - Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, LOSC Lille's prolific Jonathan David, and emerging stars like Tajon Buchanan. Group B draws Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada will expect to advance from this group for the first time in their history on home soil. A potential last-16 run would ignite a nation and accelerate the growth of soccer culture in Canada.
Team Base Camp
🇨🇦 Canada
Base camp
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada Soccer's purpose-built national training centre in Vancouver doubles as the men's base camp. BC Place, where they play home Group B matches, is across the city.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Canada stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Vancouver to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Dayne St. Clair
Derek Cornelius
Ismaël Koné
Marcelo Flores
Jacen Russell-Rowe
Head Coach
Jesse Marsch
2026 Group
Group B
Canada at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Group Stage | |
| 1986 | Group Stage |
3 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Canada
Canada World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Canada in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Canada is in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who is the manager of Canada at the 2026 World Cup?+
Jesse Marsch manages Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Canada's FIFA ranking?+
Canada is ranked #34 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Canada played in?+
Canada has appeared in 3 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Group Stage.
When does Canada play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Canada's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 12 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina; June 18 vs Qatar; June 24 vs Switzerland. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Canada's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Canada include Dayne St. Clair, Derek Cornelius, Ismaël Koné, Marcelo Flores, Jacen Russell-Rowe.
Where is Canada's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Canada will be based in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada), training at National Soccer Development Centre. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.