Canada Announces 32-Player Training Camp Roster in Charlotte Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada Soccer has unveiled a 32-player roster for the CANMNT Charlotte Training Camp, the final major preparation camp before selecting the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.The training camp, which runs from May 25 to 29 in Charlotte, North Carolina, will give head coach Jesse Marsch one last chance to evaluate his player pool before finalizing the 26-man World Cup roster.
Key Highlights
Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) is included but expected to join the camp later as he continues recovering from a hamstring injury.
Jonathan David (Lille) leads the attacking line.
Strong MLS representation features players such as Dayne St. Clair, Maxime Crépeau, Jonathan Osorio, and Jacob Shaffelburg.
A mix of European-based talent and emerging young players are fighting for spots in the final squad.
Full 32-Player Training Camp Roster
Goalkeepers:
Maxime Crépeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair
Defenders:
Zorhan Bassong, Moïse Bombito, Tajon Buchanan, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Jacob Shaffelburg
Midfielders:
Ali Ahmed, Mathieu Choinière, Stephen Eustáquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismaël Koné, Richie Laryea, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Ralph Priso, Nathan Saliba, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman
Forwards:
Promise David, Daniel Jebbison, Cyle Larin, Jayden Nelson, Tani Oluwaseyi, Jacen Russell-Rowe
What’s Next for Canada
Following the Charlotte camp, Canada will play exhibition matches against Uzbekistan and Ireland before the final 26-player World Cup roster is announced on May 29, 2026.Canada opens its Group B campaign on June 12, 2026, against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, followed by matches against Qatar in Vancouver and Switzerland.With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, this training camp marks the beginning of the final countdown to Canada’s biggest tournament in history.Our Game Now.
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