Canada

Canada head into the 2026 World Cup campaign after a 2-0 friendly win over Uzbekistan in Edmonton, a confidence-boosting result that caps their pre-tournament build-up. The squad also benefits from the security of a long-term contract for head coach Jesse Marsch, who secured an extension through the 2030 World Cup, providing continuity as the team fine-tunes tactics. With the opening match looming, Canada will aim to preserve the friendly's momentum while managing a lingering hamstring issue to ensure a strong tournament start.