Canada, 2026 World Cup
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Jesse Marsch's side is 27th in the FIFA world rankings and reached the semi-final stage of the 2024 Copa America.
2026 will mark the first time Canada has played in back-to-back men’s World Cups, having previously only qualified for Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022. It is also the first time Canada will host World Cup games, and manager Jesse Marsch hopes to lead them to their first World Cup points.
FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.
Canada learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, slotting into Group B alongside Switzerland, Qatar and the winner of UEFA Playoff A.
The Canadian men’s national team learned its 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage opponents on Friday, as well as the path it could take to a deep run in the tournament. As a tournament co-host alongside the United States and Mexico,
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
The luck of the draw is more than just who you play as coaches aim to navigate the issues North America presents
On Friday, FIFA held the draw for the largest World Cup ever, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026.