Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Rouges compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Host nation. Host nation.
Canada's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Canada arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Canada: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group B is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Canada match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field.
Group B draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Canada face in Group B.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (this page) | #5 | CONCACAF |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #6 | UEFA |
| Qatar | #7 | AFC |
| Switzerland | #8 | UEFA |
Canada 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Canada World Cup history
Canada have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Canada data via API
// Fetch Canada World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=canada',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Canada in at the 2026 World Cup?
Canada is in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #7.
Who is Canada's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Canada's best World Cup finish?
Canada's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Canada's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Canada qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Host nation. As a host nation, Canada qualified automatically.
What is Canada's current Draw sloting?
Canada are seeded #5 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Canada arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are Canada's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group B is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, Canada arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get Canada fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Canada World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Canada going back to their first tournament.
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