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Everything to know about Canada's team

Everything to know about Canada's team

Summary

Canada’s men’s soccer team will compete in the 2026 World Cup, which they are co-hosting with the United States and Mexico. The team is aiming to win a game and advance from the group stage, building on their experience from previous tournaments. Key players include captain Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David.

Key Facts

  • Canada co-hosts the 2026 World Cup with matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
  • Canada has never advanced past the group stage in a World Cup and has scored only two goals in tournament history.
  • Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal in 2022 and is considered their best player.
  • Davies was born in a refugee camp in Ghana and grew up in Canada.
  • Davies plays for Bayern Munich and won the Champions League with them in 2020.
  • Davies is recovering from a hamstring injury and may miss the opening match in 2026.
  • Jonathan David is Canada’s top scorer with 39 goals and plays for Juventus.
  • The team reflects Canada’s cultural diversity and includes players from major European clubs.
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