Canada announced the 26 players who will who will represent Canada at the World Cup this summer Friday.
There are few surprises in coach Jesse Marsch’s roster as stars Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David headline Canada’s third-ever men’s World Cup squad.
“It is an honour to name our squad for a World Cup on home soil.,” said Marsch via a statement Friday. “These players reflect the many communities, cultures, and journeys that make up this country.
“They are determined, fearless, and proud to wear Canada across their chest. We look forward to uniting Canadians this summer, and we invite everyone to be part of this journey with us.”
Canada play Uzbekistan in Edmonton Monday and Ireland in Montreal Friday to finish their World Cup preparations. The co-hosts open their tournament a week later against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto June 12.
Canada’s World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Maxime Crépeau – Orlando City SC
- Owen Goodman – Barnsley FC (on loan from Crystal Palace FC)
- Dayne St. Clair – Inter Miami FC
Defenders:
- Moïse Bombito – OGC Nice
- Derek Cornelius – Olympique de Marseille
- Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich
- Luc de Fougerolles – Fulham FC
- Alistair Johnston – Celtic FC
- Alfie Jones – Middlesbrough FC
- Richie Laryea – Toronto FC
- Niko Sigur – Hadjuk Split
- Joel Waterman – Chicago Fire FC
Midfielders:
- Ali Ahmed – Norwich City FC
- Tajon Buchanan – Villarreal CF
- Mathieu Choinière – LAFC
- Stephen Eustáquio – FC Porto
- Marcelo Flores – Tigres UANL
- Ismaël Koné – U.S. Sassuolo Calcio
- Liam Millar – Hull City FC
- Jonathan Osorio – Toronto FC
- Nathan Saliba – R.S.C. Anderlecht
- Jacob Shaffelburg – LAFC
Forwards:
- Jonathan David – Juventus FC
- Promise David – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
- Cyle Larin – RCD Mallorca
- Tani Oluwaseyi – Villarreal CF
