Canada
The story
Building on a Copa América semifinal run, the Canucks have evolved from plucky newcomers into a tactically mature side.
How they got here
Automatic berth as co-host.
Expectations
Knockouts as a co-host. A first ever World Cup win is the immediate goal.
Manager & key players
Group B
CanadaFIFA #41
Bosnia & HerzegovinaFIFA #75
QatarFIFA #55
SwitzerlandFIFA #18
Upcoming matches
Latest news & commentary
updated daily- Aug 1Build-up
Canada take on a friendly opponent at home next week — a final dress rehearsal before the tournament window opens.
- Jul 30Fan
Ticket allocations for Canada's opener were oversubscribed in under an hour, federation officials confirmed.
- Jul 28Tactics
Jesse Marsch has hinted at a tweaked back-three shape in training, freeing Alphonso Davies into a roaming role.
- Jul 26Press
Local press has zeroed in on midfield balance — depth behind the regular starters remains the open question.
- Jul 24Camp
Canada open their pre-tournament camp this week with a full-squad fitness block before the first friendly.