Jesse Marsch’s 26-Player Canada Squad for World Cup 2026
Jesse Marsch selected Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman and Dayne St. Clair as the three goalkeepers for Canada’s home-soil campaign. Crepeau provides veteran presence from Major League Soccer, while St. Clair represents the emerging talent within the Canadian setup with recent national team appearances. Goodman rounds out the trio of shot-stoppers tasked with protecting the net during the expanded 48-team tournament.
Alphonso Davies headlines a defensive unit comprising nine players including Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur and Joel Waterman. The Bayern Munich star provides world-class quality on the left flank, while Johnston offers reliability and crossing ability on the right side of defense. Bombito and Cornelius present central defensive partnerships alongside Waterman, with Laryea and de Fougerolles offering additional full-back depth against Group B opposition.
Midfielders and forwards occupy the remaining 14 positions in the roster selected on 29 May 2026. The midfield contingent includes Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Stephen Eustaquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan Saliba and Jacob Shaffelburg. The attacking department features Jonathan David, Promise David, Cyle Larin and Tani Oluwaseyi. David carries the primary goal-scoring burden after consistent performances in European competition, while Larin brings proven international experience and aerial threat against European and Asian opponents.
Canada as Host Nation: Group B Draw and Venue Details
Canada shares hosting duties with Mexico and the United States, granting Jesse Marsch’s squad home-soil advantage for their Group B matches. The 2026 tournament expands to a 48-team format featuring 104 matches across the three North American countries. The 2026 finals mark the first time Canada participates in a men’s World Cup as hosts, eliminating the qualification process that previously challenged the program throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries.
Matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland determine whether the red-and-white progress to the knockout phase of the expanded format. The draw places Canada against European competition from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, plus Asian representatives Qatar who participate following their 2022 hosting experience. Every result carries weight in the new format where third-place teams may also advance.
Canada’s group matches will be played in Toronto and Vancouver. BMO Field in Toronto and BC Place in Vancouver serve as the primary venues for the host nation’s opening round fixtures. Domestic stadiums provide familiar surroundings for players like Davies and David, who developed within the Canadian soccer system and understand the local turf conditions and summer climate.
Tracking Canada Fixtures from Kenya
Kenya-based viewers can follow all Canada matches using East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3), which remains consistent year-round without daylight saving adjustments. The time zone alignment simplifies viewing schedules for East African audiences tracking the North American tournament across the Atlantic. Pulser publishes all kickoff times in EAT to eliminate conversion confusion for fans in Nairobi, Mombasa and across the region.
Specific dates and EAT kickoff times for matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland appear on the World Cup 2026 Group B fixtures page. The resource contains the complete match calendar for Canada’s opening round in Toronto and Vancouver. Pulser accounts for the substantial time difference between North American venues and East Africa, ensuring Kenya fans know exactly when Davies and David take the field.
Knockout stage fixtures will appear on the full World Cup 2026 schedule in Kenya Time page should Canada progress from Group B. The expanded tournament format offers additional advancement possibilities for third-placed teams, making every group stage result significant for Marsch’s side. Kenya fans can track the host nation’s potential path through the Round of 32 and beyond using these dedicated Pulser resources.
Canada’s full match information
👉World Cup 2026 Group B: Teams, Fixtures & Kenya Time
👉2026 FIFA Prediction: Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
👉2026 FIFA Prediction: Canada vs Qatar
👉2026 FIFA Prediction: Switzerland vs Canada
FAQ
Which players are in Canada’s World Cup 2026 squad?
The 26-player squad includes goalkeepers Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman and Dayne St. Clair; defenders Alphonso Davies, Moise Bombito and Alistair Johnston; midfielders Stephen Eustaquio, Tajon Buchanan and Ismael Kone; and forwards Jonathan David, Cyle Larin and Tani Oluwaseyi.
What group is Canada in for the 2026 World Cup?
Canada competes in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.
What time will Canada matches be shown in Kenya?
Exact kickoff times in East Africa Time (EAT) are available on the Pulser World Cup 2026 schedule page, with all Canada fixtures listed in Kenya time format.