Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, highlighting it as the best group ever assembled by the nation. Among the notable inclusions is Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, who is recovering from a hamstring injury but has been deemed fit enough to participate. Juventus forward Jonathan David is also part of the squad.

Injury Concerns and Squad Selection

Despite concerns over fitness, Marsch expressed confidence in the team's capabilities, stating, "Are all of them right now at full 100%? No, but they're close." He acknowledged the media's persistent inquiries regarding player injuries, indicating some frustration. Davies, who recently suffered an injury during Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, faces a tight timeline to be ready for Canada's opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.

Canada's World Cup Journey

As one of the three co-hosts of the tournament, Canada will play all its group matches on home soil, starting with the opener in Toronto, followed by games against Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver. The expanded World Cup, featuring 48 teams, will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Marsch believes that while not every player will be at peak fitness for the first match, the core group will be strong and capable of improving as the tournament progresses.

Canada's squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, and the nation aims to secure its first-ever World Cup victory during this historic tournament.