The Canada Men’s National Football Team represents Canada in international soccer competitions and has achieved remarkable success in recent years, including qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a 36-year absence.
The Canadian Soccer Association oversees the team, which has claimed the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000 and the CONCACAF Championship in 1985. Under head coach Jesse Marsch, Canada has made remarkable progress, achieving their highest-ever FIFA Men’s ranking of 28th in July 2025.
The Canadian men’s team is a member of CONCACAF in the North American region. While there is no official home stadium, the team regularly plays at venues across the country, with BMO Field in Toronto being a frequent host. Canada’s training base has been upgraded with modern facilities as the team prepares for co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jesse Marsch is the current head coach, and Alphonso Davies serves as team captain. Jonathan David holds the record as Canada’s all-time leading goalscorer with 36 goals in 67 appearances. Alphonso Davies is the most capped active player with 59 caps and 16 goals, widely regarded as the face of Canadian soccer.
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Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, Cyle Larin, and Tajon Buchanan are among the most prominent Canadian soccer players competing at the highest levels in Europe.
Head coach Jesse Marsch, formerly of Leeds United, RB Leipzig, and New York Red Bulls, brings extensive experience from top-level football. The team made history by qualifying for their second FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022, ending a 36-year drought.
Current Squad of the Canada Men’s National Football Team
Canadian Soccer Team
As of September 2025, Canada’s men’s national soccer team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts alongside the United States and Mexico. Under Jesse Marsch’s leadership since May 2024, the team has climbed to a historic high of 28th in the FIFA World Rankings. Jonathan David recently completed a high-profile transfer to Juventus, becoming Canada’s most expensive player transfer.
Canada will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts. The team recently competed in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League, reaching the semifinals of the Nations League before losing 2-0 to Mexico.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Maxime Crepeau | 31 | 26 | 0 | Portland Timbers |
| 2 | Dayne St. Clair | 28 | 15 | 0 | Minnesota United | |
| 3 | Jayden Hibbert | 21 | 0 | 0 | Atlanta United | |
| 4 | DF | Richie Laryea | 30 | 65 | 1 | Toronto FC |
| 5 | Derek Cornelius | 27 | 35 | 0 | Marseille | |
| 6 | Joel Waterman | 29 | 10 | 0 | Chicago Fire | |
| 7 | Luc de Fougerolles | 19 | 7 | 0 | Dender | |
| 8 | Zorhan Bassong | 26 | 5 | 0 | Sporting Kansas City | |
| 9 | Jamie Knight-Lebel | 20 | 3 | 0 | Bristol City | |
| 10 | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty | 21 | 0 | 0 | Charlotte | |
| 11 | MF | Junior Hoilett | 35 | 65 | 17 | Hibernian |
| 12 | Tajon Buchanan | 26 | 51 | 8 | Villarreal | |
| 13 | Stephen Eustáquio (vice-captain) | 28 | 50 | 4 | Porto | |
| 14 | Ismaël Koné | 23 | 31 | 3 | Sassuolo | |
| 15 | Jacob Shaffelburg | 25 | 27 | 6 | Nashville SC | |
| 16 | Ali Ahmed | 24 | 17 | 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
| 17 | Mathieu Choinière | 26 | 17 | 0 | Los Angeles | |
| 18 | Niko Sigur | 21 | 9 | 1 | Hajduk Split | |
| 19 | Nathan Saliba | 21 | 6 | 2 | Anderlecht | |
| 20 | FW | Cyle Larin | 30 | 86 | 30 | Mallorca |
| 21 | Jonathan David | 25 | 67 | 36 | Juventus | |
| 22 | Tani Oluwaseyi | 25 | 15 | 2 | Villarreal | |
| 23 | Jayden Nelson | 22 | 8 | 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | |
| 24 | Promise David | 24 | 4 | 2 | Union Saint-Gilloise |
Canadian Men’s National Football Team Squad Players
Here is Canada’s current squad, which has been selected for recent tournaments including the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League.
The team currently sits at 28th in the FIFA World Rankings as of September 2025, their highest position ever. As co-hosts, Canada has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Pos | Team | FIFA Ranking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Canada | 28th (July 2025) | Auto-Qualified (Co-Host) |
Canada Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Under coach Jesse Marsch, the team is building toward the home World Cup. Here’s the projected squad structure:
- Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau, Dayne St. Clair, Tom McGill
- Defenders: Alphonso Davies, Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Kamal Miller, Joel Waterman, Moise Bombito, Sam Adekugbe, Richie Laryea
- Midfielders: Stephen Eustáquio, Ismaël Koné, Jonathan Osorio, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan Saliba, Niko Sigur
- Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Jacob Shaffelburg, Daniel Jebbison
New Coach Jesse Marsch
Jesse Marsch was officially appointed as head coach of Canada’s men’s national team on May 13, 2024. The American tactician took over when Canada was ranked 49th in the world and has since guided them to their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 28th.
Marsch’s impact has been transformational, with Canada posting a record of 6 wins, 4 losses, and 5 draws under his leadership. The team reached the semifinals of both the 2024 Copa América and 2025 CONCACAF Nations League. His appointment extends through July 2026, covering the home World Cup.
Canada Men’s National Football Team Other Tournaments
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), Tom McGill (Brighton & Hove Albion), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC)
- Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC), Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers), Joel Waterman (CF Montréal), Derek Cornelius (Olympique de Marseille), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham FC), Niko Sigur (HNK Hajduk Split), Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Jamie Knight-Lebel (Crewe Alexandra FC)
- Midfielders: Mathieu Choinière (Grasshopper Club Zürich), Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto), Ismaël Koné (Stade Rennais FC), Nathan Saliba (CF Montréal), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC)
- Forwards: Jonathan David (LOSC Lille), Daniel Jebbison (AFC Bournemouth), Cyle Larin (RCD Mallorca), Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal FC), Promise David (R. Union Saint-Gilloise)
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gold Cup | Quarterfinals | – | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
2024 Copa América Squad (Historic Fourth Place)
- Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC), Tom McGill (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC), Derek Cornelius (Olympique de Marseille), Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids), Joel Waterman (CF Montréal), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Richie Laryea (Toronto FC)
- Midfielders: Stephen Eustáquio (FC Porto), Ismaël Koné (Stade Rennais FC), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Mathieu Choinière (CF Montréal), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal FC)
- Forwards: Jonathan David (LOSC Lille), Cyle Larin (RCD Mallorca), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC)
| Tournaments | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Copa America | Semifinals | 4th | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Canada Men’s National Football Team Information
| Canada National Soccer Team Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Captain | Alphonso Davies |
| FIFA code | CAN |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 28 (July 2025) |
| Top Scorer | Jonathan David (36 goals) |
| Head coach | Jesse Marsch |
| Appearance | World Cup: 2 (1986, 2022), Best Result- Group Stage |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup – 20, Best Results- Won 1 time (2000) | |
| CONCACAF Nations League – 3, Best Results- Runners-up (2023) | |
| Copa América – 1, Best Results- Fourth Place (2024) |
| Tournament | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| CONCACAF Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Copa América | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Olympic Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
Head-to-head record (All-time)
- Played – 800+
- Win – 310+
- Loss – 290+
- Drew – 200+
- Win % – 38.8%
Canada Men’s National Football Team Logo
The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team logo features the traditional red and white colours of the Canadian flag with a maple leaf design, representing the national symbol of Canada.
2026 FIFA World Cup Canada Team Status
As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, Canada automatically qualified for the tournament. Canada will open their World Cup campaign on June 12, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto. Here is the 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada schedule below –
| Team | Group | Teams | Stadiums |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | Group B | Canada vs TBD | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 18 June 2026 | Group B | Canada vs TBD | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 24 June 2026 | Group B | TBD vs Canada | BC Place, Vancouver |
Canada Men’s National Football Team Historic Achievements
2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup Champions
Canada achieved their greatest triumph by winning the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Colombia 2-0 in the final at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This remains Canada’s only Gold Cup title and made them just the third country to win the tournament after Mexico and the United States.
The path to glory included:
- Quarterfinals: Defeated Mexico 2-1 (after extra time) – ending Mexican domination
- Semifinals: Defeated Trinidad and Tobago 1-0
- Final: Defeated Colombia 2-0 with goals from Jason deVos and Carlo Corazzin
| S.R | Teams | Score | Round | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada vs Costa Rica | 2-2 | Group Stage | C. Corazzin (2) |
| 2 | Canada vs South Korea | 0-0 | Group Stage | – |
| 3 | Canada vs Mexico | 2-1 (a.e.t.) | Quarterfinals | C. Corazzin, R. Hastings |
| 4 | Canada vs T&T | 1-0 | Semifinals | M. Watson |
| 5 | Canada vs Colombia | 2-0 | Final | J. deVos, C. Corazzin |
2025 Match Schedule
| S.R | Teams | Score | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada vs Ukraine | 4-2 | Jun 7, 2025 | Canadian Shield |
| 2 | Canada vs Côte d’Ivoire | 1-1 (4-5) | Jun 10, 2025 | Canadian Shield |
| 3 | Canada vs Honduras | 6-0 | Jun 17, 2025 | Gold Cup |
| 4 | Canada vs Curaçao | 1-1 | Jun 21, 2025 | Gold Cup |
| 5 | Canada vs El Salvador | 2-0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Gold Cup |
| 6 | Canada vs Guatemala | 1-1 (2-4) | Jun 29, 2025 | Gold Cup QF |
| 7 | Mexico vs Canada | 2-0 | Mar 20, 2025 | Nations League SF |
| 8 | Canada vs USA | 2-1 | Mar 23, 2025 | Nations League 3rd Place |
Canada Upcoming 2025 Match Schedule
| S.R | Teams | Score | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania vs Canada | 4-2 | 5 September 2025 | Canadian Shield |
| 2 | Wales vs Canada | 1-1 (4-5) | 9 September 2025 | Canadian Shield |
| 3 | Canada vs Australia | 6-0 | 10 October 2025 | Gold Cup |
| 4 | Colombia vs Canada | 1-1 | 14 October 2025 | Gold Cup |
Canada Football Team CONCACAF Standing
As co-hosts, Canada has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and does not participate in CONCACAF qualifying rounds.
| Position | Team | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | Canada | – | Auto-Qualified (Co-Host) |
Most Capped Players
| S. No | Name | Caps (Goals) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atiba Hutchinson | 101 (6) | 2003-2022 |
| 2 | Cyle Larin | 86 (30) | 2014-Present |
| 3 | Jonathan Osorio | 71 (13) | 2013-Present |
| 4 | Jonathan David | 67 (36) | 2018-Present |
| 5 | Alphonso Davies | 59 (16) | 2017-Present |
Top Goalscorer Players
Jonathan David became Canada’s all-time leading goalscorer in November 2024, surpassing previous record holder Cyle Larin.
| S. No | Name | Goals (Caps) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan David | 36 (67) | Active |
| 2 | Cyle Larin | 30 (86) | Active |
| 3 | Dwayne De Rosario | 22 (81) | Retired |
| 4 | Alphonso Davies | 16 (59) | Active |
| 5 | John Catliff | 18 (44) | Retired |
