Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Rouges compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Jesse Marsch, captain Alphonso Davies. Host nation. Host (CONCACAF).
Canada's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #43 in the FIFA Ranking, Canada will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Canada face a stacked Group B: the average opponent ranking is #29, -14 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
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 Switzerland at BMO Field.
Group B draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Canada face in Group B.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (this page) | #43 | CONCACAF |
| Switzerland | #19 | UEFA |
| Ecuador | #31 | CONMEBOL |
| Algeria | #38 | CAF |
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={COMPETITION_ID}.
Canada World Cup history
Canada have appeared at 3 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, including 4 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Canada data via API
// Fetch Canada World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&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 Switzerland, Ecuador, Algeria. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #29.
Who is Canada's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Jesse Marsch manages Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Alphonso Davies as captain.
What is Canada's best World Cup finish?
Canada's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 3 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Canada's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Alphonso Davies leads a squad whose standout names include Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eustáquio. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Canada qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Host (CONCACAF). As a host nation, Canada qualified automatically.
What is Canada's current FIFA Ranking?
Canada are ranked #43 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #43 in the FIFA Ranking, Canada will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Canada's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Canada face a stacked Group B: the average opponent ranking is #29, -14 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. At #43 in the FIFA Ranking, Canada will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Canada fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} 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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