Canada name ‘best ever’ 2026 World Cup squad, including Serie A stars | OneFootball

Jesse Marsch has named his 26-man ‘best ever’ Canada squad for the 2026 World Cup, including Jonathan David of Juventus and Sassuolo’s Ismael Koné.

Canada are co-hosting the tournament this summer with the USA and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19.

As such, they were given automatic qualification as top seeds for the expanded 32-team competition.

The biggest doubt for coach Marsch had been Alphonso Davies, who was out for eight months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in October 2025, and sustained a muscular problem playing for Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.

He might miss the first game, but has been given the all-clear to be part of the squad.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – MARCH 01: Ismaël Koné of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Atalanta BC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on March 01, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

There are two Serie A representatives, namely Juventus striker David and Sassuolo midfielder Koné.

Another familiar face for Serie A is former Inter midfielder Tajon Buchanan.

“We have really our best group of 26 players that this country has ever assembled at any one time,” said Marsch.

Canada will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.

Canada squad for 2026 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace).

Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).

Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).

Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG).