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Amrabat-Ouahbi Rift: Morocco Midfielder Puts International Career on HoldFootball

Amrabat-Ouahbi Rift: Morocco Midfielder Puts International Career on Hold

Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat says he will not be available for the national team as long as Mohamed Ouahbi remains coach, while ruling out an international retirement.

September 8, 2026
For its centenary, FIFA seriously considers a 64-team World Cup in 2030Football

For its centenary, FIFA seriously considers a 64-team World Cup in 2030

FIFA is moving quickly toward expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, a shift that could take effect as early as the 2030 edition, exceptionally hosted across three continents.

August 3, 2026
Morocco's national team crosses the 500-million-euro market value markNational Teams

Morocco's national team crosses the 500-million-euro market value mark

Driven by their 2026 World Cup run, the Atlas Lions reach an unprecedented collective valuation of 512.7 million euros.

July 27, 2026
Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA RankingsNational Teams

Spain Reclaim World No. 1 as Morocco Hits Historic High in Post-World Cup FIFA Rankings

One day after the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA released its updated world ranking: Spain back on top, and Morocco reaching a historic sixth place.

July 25, 2026
Trump wants an all-American World Cup, and reveals an Infantino idea: US - ChinaFIFA World Cup 2026

Trump wants an all-American World Cup, and reveals an Infantino idea: US - China

Trump proposes a new US-hosted World Cup without Mexico or Canada, revealing Infantino suggested co-hosting the next edition with China.

July 17, 2026
Infantino to share the stage with Trump for the World Cup trophy presentationFIFA World Cup 2026

Infantino to share the stage with Trump for the World Cup trophy presentation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium and take part in presenting the trophy to the winning captain, a break from FIFA's usual protocol.

July 17, 2026

Matches

Standings

PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1Switzerland3+47
2Canada3+54
3Qatar3-81
4Bosnia & Herzegovina3-14
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Trophies

Total titles
2 titles
🏆
CONCACAF Gold Cup
2000 | 1985
2

History of the Canada national team

Founding and Early Years

The Canada national team is governed by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), founded in 1912. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it used its status as co-host of the 2026 World Cup to accelerate its development.

Team Evolution

Driven by a generation of talent playing in Europe's biggest leagues, Canada's national team crossed a historic threshold by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.

Great Managers

Jesse Marsch, the American head coach, leads Canada and guided them to that historic qualification at the 2026 World Cup held on home soil.

Iconic Players

Alphonso Davies, current captain and one of the best full-backs in the world, embodies the new golden generation of Canadian soccer. Christine Sinclair, though a women's football icon, remains widely regarded as Canadian soccer's greatest figure across all categories.

Major Achievements

Canada won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000. As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they sprang a surprise by beating South Africa (1-0) to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history, before losing to Morocco (0-3) in the Round of 16.

The Team Today

Under Jesse Marsch, Canada are capitalizing on the momentum of their home World Cup and rank among the rising nations of the North American continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Frequently asked questions

When is Canada's next match?+

Canada face Peru on 3 October 2026.

What is Canada's current standing?+

Canada are currently 2 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.

Has Canada ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?+

Yes, for the first time in 2026, as co-hosts.

Who is Canada's captain?+

Alphonso Davies, the team's current captain.

How did Canada's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Morocco (0-3), after beating South Africa in the Round of 32.

Who is Canada's current head coach?+

Jesse Marsch, the American head coach.

When was the Canadian Soccer Association founded?+

The CSA was founded in 1912.