Canada

Service	Type	Cost	Details
CTV	Free	$0	Bell Media's free-to-air channel broadcasts selected high-profile matches at no cost, including all three Canadian national team group-stage games, knockout rounds and the Final. Streamable for free via the CTV app on iOS, Android and web — no subscription required.
TSN / TSN+	Paid	$29.99/month (or $249.99/year)	Canada's #1 sports network and home of complete World Cup coverage — all 104 matches in English, split across TSN1–TSN5 for simultaneous kickoffs. TSN+ is included at no extra cost for direct subscribers. Also available via Amazon Prime Video Channels. Cable provider login also grants access.
RDS / RDS GO	Paid	$19.99/month (RDS Direct)	French-language coverage of all 104 matches across RDS and RDS2, ideal for Québec and Francophone viewers across Canada. Stream live and on-demand via RDS GO on iOS, Android and web. Also available through most cable and IPTV providers.

FIFA Ranking

#40[1]

World Cup Appearances

2[2]

1986 · 2022 · + 2026 as co-host

Best Result

Group Stage

1986 · 2022

Country

CapitalOttawa
Population~40 million
ContinentNorth America
ConfederationCONCACAF
National associationCanada Soccer

World Cup history

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Titles: 0

Canada has never won the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 2 (+ 2026 as co-host)

Among the least experienced nations at the World Cup, but rapidly rising under Jesse Marsch.[2]
1986

Group stage — debut

First-ever World Cup appearance; lost all three games to France, Hungary and the Soviet Union without scoring
2022

Group stage — 36-year return

Ended a 36-year absence, reaching Qatar after topping CONCACAF qualifying — the programme's greatest achievement before 2026
2026

Co-host — home tournament

Canada co-hosts alongside the United States and Mexico, playing group games in Toronto and Vancouver on home soil.[3]

Head coach

Jesse Marsch

Since May 2024[4]

American coach with Bundesliga and Premier League experience at RB Leipzig and Leeds United. Since taking charge in May 2024, Marsch has guided Canada to their highest-ever FIFA ranking, building a high-energy pressing side around world-class talent. Tasked with delivering a landmark result on home soil at the 2026 World Cup.[5]

Key players

Left-back

Alphonso Davies ↗

World-class left-back at Bayern Munich and the face of Canadian football. Lightning fast with exceptional technical ability — Canada's most important player heading into 2026.

Striker

Jonathan David ↗

One of Europe's most prolific strikers and Canada's all-time leading scorer. Devastatingly clinical in front of goal, with a remarkable record in Ligue 1.

Striker

Cyle Larin ↗

Powerful and physical striker with an impressive international goals record. A reliable source of goals and hold-up play for the national team.

Winger

Tajon Buchanan ↗

Creative and direct winger with top-flight European experience. Provides pace, trickery and end product from wide positions in Marsch's system.

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