Canada
CONCACAF · Qualified as host
Canada in World Cup 2026
Canada currently find themselves in Group B of the World Cup 2026, having played a single match that ended in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina. This leaves them second in the group with one point, having scored and conceded one goal. Their campaign so far has been cautious rather than flamboyant, reflecting their history of group stage finishes in previous World Cups (1986, 2022).
Their journey this tournament started with a stalemate, showing a team capable of holding their own but still searching for that winning edge. While they have yet to taste victory in the competition proper, the squad has shown glimpses of resilience, including recent friendly wins against the USA and Suriname, suggesting they are building momentum.
Looking ahead, Canada will be eager to translate their solid start into wins as they prepare to face Qatar at home. The groundwork is laid; now it's about turning draws into victories and perhaps, just perhaps, shaking off the group stage tag that has followed them in their World Cup adventures.
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Qualifying campaign
Qualified automatically as a tournament host.
Squad pedigree
5 of 20 squad players (25%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 20Points trajectory
Rank 20FIFA world ranking
#25
Manager
Jesse Marsch
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Canada’s Form in World Cup 2026
Canada kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a draw in Group B, securing a point from their opening match in a 1-1 stalemate. This result continues a season trend that’s been more about steady, if unspectacular, performances rather than storming winning streaks — they’ve yet to notch a victory in the tournament and have drawn rather than lost, indicating a defence that is holding firm but an attack still searching for its rhythm.
Their biggest win streak is nonexistent, reflecting a campaign that’s been punctuated by isolated wins in friendlies but no consecutive victories. With no defeats in the World Cup thus far and a balanced goal difference, Canada’s form suggests cautious optimism; consistency rather than flair has been the hallmark so far. The looming match against Qatar at home offers a chance to turn that cautious approach into something more fruitful.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Canada’s Home and Away Form in World Cup 2026
Canada’s World Cup 2026 campaign kicked off with a 1-1 draw at home, showing a balanced performance on familiar turf. They scored and conceded one goal, indicating a solid but not impenetrable defence. The home advantage appears to give them the edge in attack, as all their goals so far have come on home soil.
Away from home, Canada has yet to register a goal or concede, but that’s simply because they haven’t played an away match in the tournament yet. Their cautious approach at home suggests a team still finding its rhythm, but with clean sheets elusive even on home ground, tight defending will be key as they face Qatar next. No clean sheets at home or away yet, so expect Canada to be keen on tightening up at the back soon.
Fipster's Record on Canada
Fipster has just started compiling predictions for Canada in the World Cup 2026, having made one scored forecast so far. Impressively, that single prediction earned a star, suggesting the model is already showing a keen eye for their performances. While the sample size is tiny, it's a promising start for anyone keeping an eye on Canada's progress in Group B. With a draw in their opening match, Fipster's insights will be worth following as the tournament unfolds.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  D. St. ClairGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Inter Miami |  Major League Soccer | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1267 | 6.73 |
| 16 |  M. CrépeauGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1222 | 6.98 |
| 18 |  O. GoodmanGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  A. JohnstonDefender | Defender |  Celtic |  Premiership | 7 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 7.08 |
| 3 |  A. JonesDefender | Defender |  Middlesbrough |  Championship | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1886 | 6.93 |
| 4 |  L. De FougerollesDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  J. WatermanDefender | Defender |  Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | 13 | 0 | 0 | 643 | 6.86 |
| 13 |  D. CorneliusDefender | Defender | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 559 | 7.43 |
| 15 |  M. LumpunguDefender | Defender | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 6.70 |
| 19 |  A. DaviesDefender | Defender |  Bayern München |  Bundesliga | 13 | 1 | 3 | 534 | 6.73 |
| 22 |  R. LaryeaDefender | Defender |  Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | 9 | 2 | 1 | 818 | 6.91 |
| 6 |  M. ChoinièreMidfielder | Midfielder |  Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | 15 | 2 | 1 | 771 | 7.07 |
| 7 |  S. EustáquioMidfielder | Midfielder | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | 10 | 1 | 1 | 602 | 7.06 |
| 8 |  I. KonéMidfielder | Midfielder |  Sassuolo |  Serie A | 36 | 6 | 0 | 2761 | 7.04 |
| 11 |  L. MillarMidfielder | Midfielder |  Hull City | Championship | 37 | 3 | 5 | 2063 | 6.91 |
| 14 |  J. ShaffelburgMidfielder | Midfielder | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 2 | 223 | 6.49 |
| 17 |  T. BuchananMidfielder | Midfielder |  Villarreal |  La Liga | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1737 | 6.92 |
| 20 |  A. AhmedMidfielder | Midfielder |  Norwich | Championship | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1310 | 7.06 |
| 21 |  J. OsorioMidfielder | Midfielder | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1268 | 6.93 |
| 23 |  N. SigurMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  N. SalibaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  C. LarinAttacker | Attacker |  Southampton | Championship | 12 | 0 | 1 | 157 | 6.51 |
| 10 |  J. DavidAttacker | Attacker |  Juventus | Serie A | 38 | 6 | 4 | 1801 | 6.41 |
| 12 |  T. OluwaseyiAttacker | Attacker | Villarreal | La Liga | 34 | 2 | 1 | 853 | 6.42 |
| 24 |  P. DavidAttacker | Attacker |  Union St. Gilloise |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  J. NelsonAttacker | Attacker |  Austin | Major League Soccer | 10 | 2 | 0 | 455 | 6.83 |
