FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Canada is the world’s second‑largest country by area, a bilingual parliamentary federation bordering three oceans, with vast boreal forest and Arctic territories and Ottawa as its capital.
Canada have never lifted the trophy, but their best run is as World Cup group-stage regulars (1986, 2022) across 2 World Cup appearances. At the World Cup, Alphonso Davies features prominently in the scoring charts for Canada with 1 goal. All-time, Cyle Larin leads Canada's senior men's scoring list with 34 goals.
For FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada co-host the tournament on North America soil while also competing in Group B, with home support across multiple venues and CONCACAF rivals such as Qatar, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Canada co-host 2026 after a breakthrough 2022 group-stage campaign. Alphonso Davies and a rising generation symbolise the nation's rapid football growth on home soil this summer.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Continent
- North America
- Federation
- CONCACAF (North & Central America)
- Group
- B
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #27
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1867
- Population
- 40,526,000
- Languages
- English and French (official)
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Area
- 9,984,670 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Logan (5,959 m)
- Climate
- Subarctic north to temperate maritime and continental interiors
- Land borders
- United States
Football facts
- Appearances
- 2
- Best result
- Group stage (1986, 2022)
- Top scorer
- Alphonso Davies (1)
- Debut
- 1986
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
2 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 1986 | Group stage |
Frequently asked questions
- Has Canada ever won the FIFA World Cup?
- No. Canada have not won the men's World Cup; their best finish is World Cup group-stage regulars (1986, 2022).
- Which group is Canada in at World Cup 2026?
- Canada are in Group B. Group opponents include Qatar, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- What is the capital of Canada?
- The capital city is Ottawa.
- Which FIFA confederation does Canada belong to?
- Canada compete under CONCACAF (North America).
- How many World Cups has Canada played before 2026?
- Canada had appeared in 2 FIFA World Cups prior to qualifying for 2026.
- Who is Canada's all-time leading goal scorer?
- Cyle Larin leads Canada's senior men's national team with 34 goals in FIFA-recognised matches.