{"id":622145,"date":"2026-06-08T02:43:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ca\/?p=622145"},"modified":"2026-09-17T07:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:20:29","slug":"world-cup-teams-and-squads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ca\/world-cup-teams-and-squads\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Teams and Squads September2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup teams and squads are now confirmed for the 2026 tournament. The tournament organiser has published the final squad lists for all 48 nations, and Canada Soccer has announced the 26 players who will represent Canada on home soil.<\/p><p>This Canada-focused guide covers the full World Cup teams list, how squads work, Canada&rsquo;s official squad, Canada&rsquo;s Group B fixtures, key players to watch, and how team news can affect World Cup betting odds in a responsible way.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World Cup Teams and Squads<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Current Status<\/th><th>What To Verify<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Qualified teams<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Check the official tournament teams page before publishing future updates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional squads<\/td><td>No longer the main status<\/td><td>The tournament has moved from provisional updates to confirmed final squad lists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final squads<\/td><td>Confirmed by official tournament sources<\/td><td>Recheck official sources if late injury or illness replacements are announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada squad<\/td><td>Confirmed by Canada Soccer<\/td><td>Recheck Canada Soccer and official tournament sources before matchday for availability updates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>The World Cup teams list shows the 48 countries in the tournament, while World Cup squads show the players selected by each national team. For this update, the major change is that final squad lists have now been published by official tournament sources.<\/p><p>The tournament organiser says 1,248 players across 48 nations have been confirmed for the 2026 World Cup. That means squad pages can now move away from &ldquo;to verify&rdquo; language for final roster status, while still noting that late replacements may be allowed under tournament rules in cases such as serious injury or illness.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fifa-world-cup-teams_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"FIFA World Cup Teams and Squads\" class=\"wp-image-622205\" style=\"width:570px;height:auto\"><\/figure><\/div><p>For Canadian readers, the biggest update is that Canada&rsquo;s final squad is now public. Canada Soccer confirmed Jesse Marsch&rsquo;s 26-player roster on 29 May 2026, ahead of Canada&rsquo;s Group B matches in Toronto and Vancouver.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full List of World Cup Teams<\/strong><\/h2><p>The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams across 12 groups. Canada is in Group B with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland, with all three of Canada&rsquo;s group matches taking place in Canada.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Group<\/th><th>Confederation<\/th><th>Qualification Status<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mexico<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>Concacaf<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Co-host<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Korea Republic<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Africa<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Czechia<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Concacaf<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Qualified<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Co-host; Canada&rsquo;s team<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td>B<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Canada opponent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qatar<\/td><td>B<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Canada opponent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Switzerland<\/td><td>B<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Canada opponent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haiti<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>Concacaf<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morocco<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scotland<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>USA<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>Concacaf<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Co-host<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T&uuml;rkiye<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paraguay<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ecuador<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cura&ccedil;ao<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>Concacaf<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group E; World Cup debut nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tunisia<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Japan<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belgium<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IR Iran<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Zealand<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>OFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Egypt<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group H<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saudi Arabia<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group H<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uruguay<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group H<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cabo Verde<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group H; World Cup debut nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iraq<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Norway<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senegal<\/td><td>I<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Argentina<\/td><td>J<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group J<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Austria<\/td><td>J<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group J<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jordan<\/td><td>J<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group J; World Cup debut nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algeria<\/td><td>J<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group J<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portugal<\/td><td>K<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uzbekistan<\/td><td>K<\/td><td>AFC<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group K; World Cup debut nation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colombia<\/td><td>K<\/td><td>CONMEBOL<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Congo DR<\/td><td>K<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>England<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghana<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>CAF<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panama<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>Concacaf<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia<\/td><td>L<\/td><td>UEFA<\/td><td>Qualified<\/td><td>Group L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How World Cup Squads Work<\/strong><\/h2><p>World Cup squads are the official player lists submitted by each national team. For 2026, final squad lists are now confirmed, so readers can treat the published squads as official tournament rosters unless a late replacement is approved.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Squad Term<\/th><th>What It Means<\/th><th>Why It Matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Provisional squad<\/td><td>Early or wider player list before final selection<\/td><td>Can change before the final deadline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final squad<\/td><td>Official tournament squad submitted for the event<\/td><td>Used for the World Cup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replacement player<\/td><td>Player added if tournament rules allow<\/td><td>Usually linked to serious injury or illness<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>A provisional squad is useful before the final deadline, but it should not be presented as the official World Cup squad. Final squads are different because they are the tournament rosters submitted for the event.<\/p><p>The 2026 World Cup uses 26-player squads. With 48 teams, that creates a total of 1,248 confirmed players across the tournament.<\/p><p>Even after final squad confirmation, readers should still watch for late changes. Official squad guidance says replacements may be permitted only because of serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before a team&rsquo;s first match, unless otherwise approved by the tournament organiser.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canada World Cup Squad<\/strong><\/h2><p>Canada&rsquo;s World Cup squad is now confirmed. Canada Soccer announced Jesse Marsch&rsquo;s 26-player roster on 29 May 2026, naming the players who will represent Canada at the first men&rsquo;s World Cup hosted partly on Canadian soil.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Position Group<\/th><th>Club<\/th><th>Squad Status<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maxime Cr&eacute;peau<\/td><td>Goalkeeper<\/td><td>Orlando City SC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>One of Canada&rsquo;s three goalkeepers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Owen Goodman<\/td><td>Goalkeeper<\/td><td>Barnsley FC, on loan from Crystal Palace FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Included in the goalkeeper group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dayne St. Clair<\/td><td>Goalkeeper<\/td><td>Inter Miami FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Included in the goalkeeper group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mo&iuml;se Bombito<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>OGC Nice<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Derek Cornelius<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Olympique de Marseille<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphonso Davies<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Bayern Munich<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Major Canada player; fitness remains important to monitor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Luc de Fougerolles<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Fulham FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alistair Johnston<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Celtic FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Important defensive option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alfie Jones<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Middlesbrough FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richie Laryea<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Toronto FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Experienced Canada option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niko Sigur<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Hajduk Split<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joel Waterman<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Chicago Fire FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s defensive group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ali Ahmed<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Norwich City FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s midfield group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tajon Buchanan<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Villarreal CF<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Wide pace and transition threat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathieu Choini&egrave;re<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>LAFC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s midfield group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stephen Eust&aacute;quio<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>FC Porto<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Key midfield organiser<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marcelo Flores<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Tigres UANL<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Creative midfield option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Isma&euml;l Kon&eacute;<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>U.S. Sassuolo Calcio<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Athletic midfield option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liam Millar<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Hull City FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Wide option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jonathan Osorio<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Toronto FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Experienced domestic-based player<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nathan Saliba<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>R.S.C. Anderlecht<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Part of Canada&rsquo;s midfield group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Shaffelburg<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>LAFC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Direct wide option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jonathan David<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>Juventus FC<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Canada&rsquo;s leading attacking name<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promise David<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>Royale Union Saint-Gilloise<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Forward option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cyle Larin<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>RCD Mallorca<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Experienced Canada striker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tani Oluwaseyi<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>Villarreal CF<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><td>Forward option<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>This roster gives Canada a clear mix of established national-team players, European-based names, MLS experience, and younger options. Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eust&aacute;quio, Tajon Buchanan, Cyle Larin, Alistair Johnston, and Maxime Cr&eacute;peau are among the names many Canadian readers will recognise quickly.<\/p><p>The important editorial point is that this is no longer a &ldquo;to verify&rdquo; roster. It is Canada Soccer&rsquo;s confirmed squad. The only remaining caution is player availability, because injuries or illness could still affect matchday involvement.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canada&rsquo;s World Cup Group and Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2><p>Canada&rsquo;s World Cup group is Group B. Canada will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, then Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver during the group stage.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Match<\/th><th>Opponent<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><td>12 June 2026<\/td><td>15:00 EDT<\/td><td>BMO Field<\/td><td>Toronto, Ontario<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada vs Qatar<\/td><td>Qatar<\/td><td>18 June 2026<\/td><td>18:00 EDT<\/td><td>BC Place<\/td><td>Vancouver, British Columbia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada vs Switzerland<\/td><td>Switzerland<\/td><td>24 June 2026<\/td><td>15:00 EDT<\/td><td>BC Place<\/td><td>Vancouver, British Columbia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Canada&rsquo;s fixtures matter because each opponent asks different questions of the squad. Bosnia and Herzegovina bring a European test in the opener, Qatar offer a different tactical profile in Vancouver, and Switzerland are usually a disciplined, experienced opponent.<\/p><p>For Canada, squad balance will matter as much as star power. Defensive structure, midfield control, wide pace, set pieces, and finishing are likely to be key themes across the group stage.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Players to Watch at the World Cup<\/strong><\/h2><p>Key World Cup players should now be selected from final squad lists, not speculation. For Canada, the confirmed squad gives readers a clear group of names to follow before the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Team<\/th><th>Position Group<\/th><th>Why They Matter<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alphonso Davies<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Canada&rsquo;s highest-profile player and a major wide threat when fit<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jonathan David<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>Central to Canada&rsquo;s scoring outlook<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stephen Eust&aacute;quio<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Important for tempo, passing, and midfield control<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tajon Buchanan<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><td>Brings pace, width, and transition threat<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cyle Larin<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><td>Experienced scoring option<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alistair Johnston<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Defender<\/td><td>Important defensive and wide role<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maxime Cr&eacute;peau<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><td>Goalkeeper<\/td><td>Experienced option in goal<\/td><td>Confirmed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Canada players to watch<\/strong><\/h3><p>Alphonso Davies remains the biggest Canada storyline because of his profile, role, and fitness. Canada Soccer confirmed him among the defenders, and his availability remains one of the most important factors for Canada.<\/p><p>Jonathan David is another key name because Canada need reliable finishing in a group where chances may be limited. His movement, penalty-area instincts, and link play could be important against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland.<\/p><p>Stephen Eust&aacute;quio gives Canada structure in midfield. His role is especially important if Canada need to slow matches down, play through pressure, or protect leads.<\/p><p>Tajon Buchanan and Jacob Shaffelburg give Canada direct wide options. That matters in tournament football because pace and width can change a match even when possession is limited.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World Cup Squad Announcement Dates and Updates<\/strong><\/h2><p>World Cup squad announcements are no longer pending for the 2026 tournament. Final squad lists were confirmed on 2 June 2026, while Canada Soccer announced Canada&rsquo;s 26-player squad on 29 May 2026.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Update Type<\/th><th>What It Means<\/th><th>Source To Check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Provisional squad<\/td><td>Earlier player pool before final squad submission<\/td><td>National federation archive \/ official tournament sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final squad<\/td><td>Official tournament squad<\/td><td>Official tournament sources and national federation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late replacement<\/td><td>Post-confirmation change if rules allow<\/td><td>Official tournament sources and national federation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>The top of this page should keep a &ldquo;Last updated&rdquo; line because late changes can still happen. That is especially important before each team&rsquo;s first match.<\/p><p>For Canada, recheck Canada Soccer and official tournament sources before the Bosnia and Herzegovina match on 12 June 2026. For other countries, check official confirmed squad lists and the relevant national federation. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Teams and Squads Can Affect World Cup Betting Odds<\/strong><\/h2><p>World Cup squads can affect betting odds because player availability, injuries, depth, and tactical balance all shape how markets view each team. Odds are not guarantees, and they should not be treated as predictions of what will definitely happen.<\/p><p>Factors that may affect World Cup betting odds include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirmed squad strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injuries or illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group-stage opponents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goalkeeper and defensive depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel and venue context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tactical flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Canada&rsquo;s confirmed squad gives bettors and general readers more concrete information than a provisional roster. However, that does not make any outcome certain. Tournament football can change quickly, and odds may move as lineups, injury updates, and match conditions become clearer.<\/p><p>In Canada, betting availability depends on province and operator. Ontario has a regulated private iGaming market where operators must be registered by the AGCO and, except for OLG.ca, have an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. Other provinces often rely more heavily on lottery or provincially operated options, such as PlayNow in British Columbia, PlayAlberta in Alberta, and Mise-o-jeu in Quebec.<\/p><p>Set limits before betting, avoid chasing losses, and use available responsible gambling tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Bet on the World Cup in Canada<\/strong><\/h2><p>Betting access is not identical across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Atlantic Canada, and the territories.<\/p><p>Ontario readers should check whether a sportsbook is registered with the AGCO and authorized through iGaming Ontario, where applicable. In other provinces, readers should check the relevant provincial lottery or gaming corporation before assuming a site is locally regulated.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World Cup Teams and Squads FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911157651\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many teams are in the World Cup?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams. This is the expanded tournament format, with 12 groups of four teams and 1,248 confirmed squad players across the competition.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911164783\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are World Cup squads final?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the final squad lists for the 2026 World Cup have now been published. Late changes may still be possible in limited cases such as serious injury or illness, so readers should check official tournament sources for any replacement updates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911172499\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where can I find the Canada World Cup squad?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Canada World Cup squad is available through Canada Soccer and official tournament sources. Canada Soccer announced Jesse Marsch&rsquo;s 26-player roster on 29 May 2026, including Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Stephen Eust&aacute;quio, Tajon Buchanan, Cyle Larin, and other confirmed players.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911183466\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When were World Cup squads announced?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>World Cup squad announcements happened in stages. Canada announced its squad on 29 May 2026, and the final squad lists for all 48 teams were confirmed on 2 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911197138\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can World Cup squads change after being announced?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, World Cup squads can still change in limited cases. Official tournament guidance says replacements may be permitted because of serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before a team&rsquo;s first match, unless otherwise approved.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911205749\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which players are in Canada&rsquo;s World Cup team?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Canada&rsquo;s World Cup team includes Maxime Cr&eacute;peau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair, Mo&iuml;se Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eust&aacute;quio, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and other confirmed squad members.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780911215115\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do World Cup squads affect betting odds?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, World Cup squads can affect betting odds because injuries, player availability, squad depth, and tactical options can change how markets view each team. Odds are not guarantees, and Canadian readers should bet responsibly if they choose to bet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup teams and squads are now confirmed for the 2026 tournament. The tournament organiser has published the final squad lists for all 48 nations, and Canada Soccer has announced the 26 players who will represent Canada on home soil. 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