Canada is the other North American home team, hosting matches in Vancouver and Toronto. Alphonso Davies is electrifying and could be a Ballon d'Or contender within years. Rooting for Canada is rooting for the underdog with a world-class core.
| Player | Pos | ⚽ | 🎯 | 🔫 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonso Davies FC Bayern Munich | DF | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Jonathan David Lille | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Tajon Buchanan Club Brugge | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Cyle Larin Mallorca | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
Canada qualified for the 2022 World Cup — their first in 36 years — and is now a co-host in 2026. They have home soil advantage across multiple cities including Toronto and Vancouver.
Alphonso Davies plays for Bayern Munich, one of the most successful clubs in European soccer. He grew up as a Liberian refugee in Edmonton, Alberta — one of soccer's most remarkable stories.
Canada finished first in CONCACAF qualifying ahead of the USA and Mexico — the first time in their history they've topped the regional standings.