Canada Announces 26-Man World Cup Squad — Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David Lead Host Nation into Group B

Canada Soccer announced its official 26-man World Cup squad on May 29, 2026, led by Bayern Munich winger Alphonso Davies and striker Jonathan David. The announcement marks a historic milestone: Canada are appearing at their second consecutive World Cup after ending a 36-year absence at Qatar 2022 — this time on home soil as one of three co-hosts. As a co-host, Canada receive automatic qualification and are among the tournament's most culturally anticipated participants, with Prime Minister Mark Carney describing football as 'the number one sport for Canadian boys and girls.' Experienced goalkeeper Milan Borjan provides leadership between the posts. Canada are in Group B alongside Qatar, Switzerland, and a UEFA playoff winner. Their home venue is BMO Field in Toronto — one of Canada's two World Cup host grounds (along with BC Place in Vancouver) — where the opening ceremony is scheduled for June 12. Canada's squad announcement follows a wave of major nations over the preceding week (Brazil May 18, Germany May 21, England May 22, USMNT May 26, Netherlands May 27, South Africa May 27). The FIFA final squad deadline is June 1, with FIFA publishing all 48 rosters on June 2. 13 days to kickoff at Estadio Azteca.