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The Canada men's national soccer team (Template:Langx)<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> represents Canada in international soccer competitions since 1924. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association, the governing body for soccer in Canada. They have been a member of FIFA since 1948 and of CONCACAF since 1961.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Canada participated in its second FIFA World Cup in 2022 after finishing first in CONCACAF qualifying, and competed in its first Copa América in 2024, finishing fourth. Previously, their top achievements were winning the 1985 CONCACAF Championship to qualify for the 1986 FIFA World Cup<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and winning the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup to qualify for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada is the only national team aside from regional powerhouses Mexico and the United States to win a Gold Cup.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada also won a gold medal in the 1904 Summer Olympics.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup along with the United States and Mexico.

HistoryEdit

Early yearsEdit

Soccer was being played in Canada with the Dominion Football Association (1877) and Western Football Association (1880) acting as precursors to the modern-day Canadian Soccer Association.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1885, the WFA sent a team to New Jersey to take on a side put forth by the American Football Association, the then-unofficial governing body of the sport in the United States. On November 28, 1885, in an unofficial friendly, Canada defeated the United States 1–0 at Clark Field in the East Newark neighborhood of Kearny, New Jersey.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The American team won 3–2 in a return match one year later.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 1888, a team represented the WFA in a tour of the British Isles, earning a record of nine wins, five draws, and nine losses.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The squad comprised 16 Canadian-born players with the only exception being tour organizer David Forsyth, who had immigrated to Canada one year after his birth.<ref name=history>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Template:Stack In 1904 Galt F.C. represented the WFA at the Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As just one of three teams competing, Galt defeated two American clubs, Christian Brothers College (7–0) and St. Rose (4–0) to win the tournament.<ref name=":0">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Toronto Mail and Empire of November 18, 1904, reports that "Immediately after the game, the Galt aggregation, numbering about 50 persons, retired to the office of James W. Sullivan, chief of the Department of Physical Culture, where they received their prize. After a short talk by Mr. James E. Conlon of the Physical Culture Department, Mayor Mundy, of the City of Galt, presented each player on the winning team with a beautiful gold medal."<ref name=":0" /> The medals are clearly engraved with the name of the company in St. Louis that made them.

In 1905, a British team of touring amateurs nicknamed the "Pilgrims" toured Canada,<ref name=":1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with their match against Galt billed as the "championship of the world".<ref name=":2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The match was played in front of 3500 fans in Galt, now part of Cambridge, Ontario, and ended in a 3–3 draw.<ref name=":2" /> Earlier the Pilgrims had been beaten 2–1 by Berlin Rangers, in the city now known as Kitchener.<ref name=":1" />

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The team that toured Australia in 1924

The Canadian national team toured Australia in 1924, playing a series of "test" friendlies against their hosts, including their first official match, a 3–2 friendly defeat to the Australian national team in Brisbane, Queensland on June 7, 1924.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada also played Australia at the Jubilee Oval, Adelaide on Saturday July 12, 1924, and defeated them by 4 goals to 1.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 1925, Canada played their old rivals, the United States, in Montreal, winning 1–0 on Ed McLaine's goal.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In a return match in November 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, Canada was defeated 1–6.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> One year later, Canada lost 2–6 to the Americans in the same city<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> before playing four internationals in a 1927 tour of New Zealand.<ref name=history/>

The New Zealand tour included a total of 22 games, of which Canada won 19 with only 2 defeats. Most of the games were against local combined teams although Canada also played New Zealand in four occasions (scores: 2–2, 2–1, 0–1, 4–1).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

1928 to 1987Edit

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Canadian soccer team in Mexico City on July 5, 1957

Following the lead of British soccer associations, Canada withdrew from FIFA in 1928 over a dispute regarding broken time payments to amateur players.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> They rejoined the confederation in 1946 and took part in World Cup qualifying in the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) (a precursor to CONCACAF) for the first time in 1957,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> the first time they had played as a national team in 30 years. Under the guidance of head coach Don Petrie, Canada defeated the United States in Toronto 5–1 in their opening game, but lost two games in Mexico (failing to play a home game due to financial reasons) 0–2 and 0–3 before defeating the U.S. 3–2 in St. Louis. Mexico advanced as group winners, meaning that Canada missed out on the World Cup in Sweden.<ref name=history/>

Canada withdrew from World Cup qualifying for 1962 and did not enter a team for 1966.<ref name="auto">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They did compete in soccer however at the 1967 Pan American Games,<ref name="auto"/> their first time to do so in the sixth edition of the games, which they hosted in Winnipeg. Canada finished fourth place,<ref name="auto"/> helped somewhat by defending champion Brazil's absence.

A 0–0 draw away to Bermuda meant the Canadians, under coach Peter Dinsdale, could not advance out of the first round of qualifying for the 1970 World Cup.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Dinsdale was replaced by Frank Pike.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In their second participation in soccer at the Pan Am games, held in Cali, Canada finished second in their opening round group (to hosts Colombia). In the final group round however, they managed only one win (over Colombia) and finished next to last.

Canada again failed at the first hurdle in qualifying for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.<ref name="auto"/> Under German head coach Eckhard Krautzun, they finished second in a home and away qualifying group for the 1973 CONCACAF Championship (to Mexico). For the 1975 Pan Am Games, Canada, along with most of the larger Pan Am countries, sent their Olympic team, which was amateur (and senior aged), to compete. After narrowly qualifying out of the first round, the Canucks were soundly defeated by Costa Rica, Cuba, and Mexico, conceding a total of 14 goals while scoring none.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> At the Summer Olympics at home the following year, under head coach Colin Morris, the amateur Canadian side failed to get out of the first round, losing both of their games.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This despite the brilliant play of Jimmy Douglas, who scored a goal against a Dynamo Kyiv-dominated Soviet Union side and another goal against North Korea, Canada's only two goals in the tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="KatzerBudy2010">Template:Cite book</ref>

In their North American qualifying group for the 1977 CONCACAF Championship, with both group winners and runners-up now advancing, Canada, again under head coach Krautzun, qualified as runners-up after defeating the Americans 3–0 in a neutral site one-match play-off, played in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the championship, played in Monterrey and Mexico City, Mexico won all five of their matches with a +15 goal difference to win the tournament handily.<ref name=":3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada finished fourth.<ref name=":3" />

Matters were different however at the next CONCACAF championship, in 1981, played in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Canada entered the tournament raising eyebrows by winning their qualifying group over Mexico and the United States, even achieving a 1–1 draw against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium with Gerry Gray scoring from a direct free kick in the 88th-minute.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref> In the final round, the Canadians opened strongly with a 1–0 win over El Salvador,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with Mike Stojanovic the goal-scorer, and a 1–1 draw with Haiti, with Stojanovic scoring again. They next lost to the hosts Honduras 1–2 and then drew Mexico 1–1 with Ian Bridge scoring the equalizer via a corner kick.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Cbignore</ref> A win in their final game against Cuba would have put them through to Spain, but they were held to a 2–2 draw, allowing El Salvador to qualify as tournament runners-up.

Between 1981 and 1985, Canada continued to develop under the guidance of English coach Tony Waiters. After a strong performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Waiters would see the Maple Leafs through to their first World Cup finals appearance in 1985. A 1–1 away draw to Guatemala was key in allowing them to eliminate Los Chapines in the first round group.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The second round was also closely contested, in part as this Canadian squad was strong defensively but had limited ability to score goals. The Canucks managed to eke out a 1–0 away win over Honduras, thanks to a George Pakos winner,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> hold Costa Rica scoreless in San José,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and then in their final game, one they needed to draw to qualify, beat Los Catrachos a second time, 2–1 in St. John's, Newfoundland, with Pakos and Igor Vrablic the goal scorers.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The victory not only secured their first World Cup finals berth,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> but also the crown of CONCACAF champions for the first time, although Mexico did not compete, having already qualified automatically for the World Cup as hosts.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

At the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Canada impressed defensively in their first game against France, only conceding a late Jean-Pierre Papin goal after Papin had missed several earlier chances.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, Canada could not build on their stubborn performance against France, losing their next two matches to both Hungary and the Soviet Union 0–2,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> finishing the group stage in last place with zero points.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Four Canadian players (Chris Chueden, Hector Marinaro, David Norman and Vrablic) were involved in a match fixing betting scandal at the Merlion Cup tournament in Singapore two months after the World Cup. The four players were suspended by the Canadian Soccer Association for "bringing the game into disrepute". Norman was reinstated in 1992 after admitting his involvement in the scandal. Vrablic never played for Canada again.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

1990sEdit

Qualification for the 1990 World Cup lasted all of two matches for Canada, a home-and-away series with Guatemala, played in October 1988. The Central Americans won the first game 1–0 in Guatemala City<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> while Canada prevailed in Vancouver 3–2.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Tied on goal difference, Los Chapines advanced on the away goals rule.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

1990 saw Canada take part in the first North American Nations Cup, hosting the three-team tournament. Mexico and Canada sent their full squads, but the United States sent a 'B' team.<ref name=":4">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada won the tournament after a 1–0 win over the United States on May 6<ref name=":4" /> and a 2–1 win over Mexico on May 13.<ref name=":4" /> All three Canadian goals were scored by John Catliff,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> the tournament's top scorer.

Canada came close to qualifying for the World Cup again in 1994 under the guidance of a defender on the 1986 team, Bob Lenarduzzi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They entered the tournament at the second round stage and advanced as group runners-up.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada competed strongly in the final qualifying round, drawing their first match in Tegucigalpa after a controversial penalty allowed the Hondurans to draw even, winning their next two, over El Salvador and Honduras in Vancouver, losing convincingly at Azteca Stadium, and winning 2–1 in San Salvador. They went into their final group match against Mexico, in Toronto, needing a win to win the group and thus qualify directly for the World Cup.<ref name=":5">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada went up 1–0 on a goal credited to Alex Bunbury off a free kick, but Mexico scored twice to win, 2–1.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The loss meant Canada finished second and advanced to an intercontinental play-off series where they needed to win two rounds to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.<ref name=":5" /> The Reds went up against Oceania Football Confederation's champions Australia. Canada won the first leg 2–1 in Edmonton.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Australia led the second leg 2–1 at the end of 90 minutes, sending the tie to extra time. There was no score in the extra 30 minutes, meaning the series was decided by a penalty shootout which Australia won 4–1 to eliminate Canada from contention.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Australia went on to lose 2–1 on aggregate to Argentina, who advanced to the World Cup.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

With the World Cup to be played in the United States, Canada had the opportunity to play a number of high-profile squads in tune-up matches.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite news</ref> The highlight of this set of matches—played against Morocco, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands all within 13 days<ref name=":6" />—was Canada holding eventual World Cup champions Brazil to a 1–1 draw at Commonwealth Stadium, on a 69th-minute equalizer by Eddy Berdusco, on Canada's only real scoring chance in the game.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

With three countries set to qualify out of CONCACAF for the 1998 World Cup, and with Canada handily winning their second round group over El Salvador, Panama, and Cuba,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> expectations were high for a second qualification in 12 years in the spring of 1997. The aging Canadians, however, fared miserably, losing their opening game to Mexico 0–4 and the following match to the U.S. 0–3. In their next two matches, against El Salvador and Jamaica, they could only manage two 0–0 draws in Vancouver. A 1–0 win over Costa Rica in Edmonton in their next match thanks to a goal by Berdusco gave Canada some hope at the halfway point but losses to both Jamaica and El Salvador away ended any aspirations as they finished bottom of the group with 6 points from 10 games and a −15 goal difference. Having overseen two consecutive World Cup campaigns ending in the side failing to qualify, Lenarduzzi stepped down in 1997 and was replaced by interim head coach Bruce Twamley.

2000sEdit

The Canadian Soccer Association turned to another German to lead the senior national team in 1998 with the signing of Holger Osieck.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Success came quickly with Canada winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in February 2000.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> After emerging from the first round on a coin-toss tiebreaker with invited side Republic of Korea, the Canucks scored a quarter-final upset win over Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The win set the stage for an unprecedented run to the final, where Canada defeated Colombia 2–0 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada swept the awards ceremony, with goalkeeper Craig Forrest winning MVP honours, Carlo Corazzin securing the Golden Boot, and Richard Hastings named Rookie of the Tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Expectations were again high following the winter's result, but the campaign sputtered. A positive 1–0 away result in Havana in June was followed by a listless 0–0 home draw against Cuba.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> For the semi-final round two out of four teams advanced. Canada was eliminated from World Cup contention after finishing third in the semi-final round. Canada managed just one goal in 6 games while conceding 8 to finish third in the standings, well adrift of advancing sides Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico.

Winning the Gold Cup earned Canada a place in the 2001 Confederations Cup, where the highlight was holding Brazil to a 0–0 draw.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The Gold Cup victory also won them an invitation to compete in the 2001 Copa América. When security concerns prompted the cancellation of the tournament, Canada disbanded their training camp.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The tournament was then reinstated and held on schedule.<ref>Template:Cite news Template:Dead link</ref> The Canadian Soccer Association announced they would not be able to participate in the reinstated tournament.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Canada had another strong showing in the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup, losing to the United States in the semi-finals in penalties, and then defeating South Korea in the third-place game, 2–1. The Gold Cup was held the following year, and Canada was eliminated in the first round on goal difference, leading to head coach Osieck resigning in September 2003 and former player Colin Miller put in charge as an interim.

2004 marked the beginning of 2006 World Cup qualification and a new era under the guidance of former Canadian skipper Frank Yallop. Things began brightly, with the Canadians dispatching of Belize handily in the preliminary round, 8–0 on aggregate, in a home-and-home series. Matters turned, however, with Canada finishing bottom in a group featuring Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras. They got only 5 points from 6 matches and a −4 goal difference. Hard times continued under Yallop as the Canucks again went out at the first barrier in the Gold Cup, losing to both the U.S. and Costa Rica, while defeating Cuba. The coach stayed on through 2005 into the following summer, overseeing a series a friendlies against European sides. He resigned on June 7, 2006, finishing with a win-loss record of 8–9–3.

Things turned around under interim coach Stephen Hart's guidance. Canada opened their 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a 2–1 win over Costa Rica. A 1–2 upset loss to upstarts Guadeloupe was followed by a 2–0 victory over Haiti, securing Canada first-place in their group. They next beat Guatemala 3–0 in their quarter-final match setting up a semi-final showdown with the host Americans. Substitute Iain Hume scored for Canada in the 76th minute to cut the United States' lead to 2–1. After the United States were reduced to ten men, Canada pressed for the equalizer but were denied when Atiba Hutchinson's stoppage-time goal was incorrectly flagged offside by linesman Ricardo Louisville and Canada was eliminated.

The team faced criticism for its poor handling of goalkeeper Greg Sutton, who suffered a concussion during a practice prior to the start of the Gold Cup. Without a doctor accompanying the team, Sutton instead saw a local physician who cleared him to practice, resulting in Sutton suffering post-concussion syndrome. Sutton was lost to his professional club Toronto FC for nearly a year.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Prior to the Gold Cup on May 18, 2007, the Canadian Soccer Association announced that former national team player Dale Mitchell would take over as head coach of the senior team after the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Mitchell had previously served as an assistant coach under Coach Frank Yallop. Under Mitchell, Canada drew friendlies with Iceland and against Costa Rica, lost 0–2 to South Africa, had a 1–0 win over Martinique, and a 0–2 defeat to Estonia. Optimism grew, however, as Canada played well in a 2–3 loss to Brazil.

Despite defeating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7–1 on aggregate in a second-round series—they had had a bye in the first—Canada did not play at the level they had at the Gold Cup and were eliminated from qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. They conceded an equalizer shortly after scoring the opening goal in a 1–1 draw to Jamaica at BMO Field, conceded two second-half goals in quick succession in a 1–2 home loss to Honduras at Saputo Stadium, and then lost away to Mexico and Honduras. They finished last in the four-team group with just 2 points from 6 matches. On March 27, 2009, head coach Dale Mitchell was fired. The president of the Canadian Soccer Association, Dominic Maestracci, said that "the Canadian Soccer Association is committed to the future of our men's national team program. We have made this decision to move the program in a new direction."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Technical director Stephen Hart was renamed as interim head coach. On December 9, 2009, Hart was named as head coach.

2010sEdit

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The national soccer team of Canada in 2010

Stephen Hart's first competitive action as the full-time head coach was a poor showing at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, not managing to get out of the group stage. However, during the early stages qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, Canada topped their group in the second round but were eliminated in the third round of CONCACAF qualifying, finishing one point behind Honduras and Panama after losing 8–1 in Honduras on the final match day.

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Canada during the national anthem prior to the qualifying match against Honduras on June 12, 2012, at BMO Field

After a series of interim coaching changes following Stephen Hart's dismissal on October 12, 2012 Benito Floro replaced Colin Miller as Canada's coach on August 1, 2013.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Being a coach with top-flight management experience in La Liga, he was expected to help Canada raise its competitiveness prior to 2018 World Cup qualifying. In the midst of Floro's player identification and restructuring phase, the team experienced many difficulties including a 958-minute goal-scoring drought, which was finally broken by Atiba Hutchinson in a 1–1 draw with Bulgaria on May 23, 2014. Despite showing improvement with two draws in Europe, Canada continued to shed FIFA points having gone winless for nearly two years, and sank to their lowest ever FIFA ranking of 122 in August 2014. Canada ended a 16-match winless streak on September 10, 2014, defeating Jamaica 3–1 in Toronto.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Canada was drawn into the 2018 FIFA World Cup second round of qualifying against Dominica in June 2015.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada entered the second round of 2018 World Cup qualifying against Dominica with a game at Windsor Park in Dominica which they won 2–0 with goals from Cyle Larin and a penalty converted by Russell Teibert. In the return leg at BMO Field in front of 9,749 fans they defeated Dominica 4–0 with two goals from Tosaint Ricketts and one each from Tesho Akindele and Cyle Larin.

The team did not score a single goal and finished last in their group in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup after two 0–0 draws to El Salvador and Costa Rica, while also suffering a 1–0 loss against Jamaica.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada then advanced to the third round of 2018 World Cup qualifying against Belize, winning 4–1 on aggregate and advancing to the fourth round of 2018 World Cup qualifying. Canada was drawn into a group against Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. They played their first pair of matches in the fourth round on November 13 and 17, 2015. The first match was played in Vancouver at BC Place against Honduras, resulting in a 1–0 win for Canada thanks to a deflected goal by Cyle Larin. The crowd of 20,108 set a new record for the Canadian men's team in the province of British Columbia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In their next game on November 17, away at El Salvador, Canada drew with El Salvador 0-0 as Julian De Guzman broke Canada's record for most caps for the national team with his 85th cap, passing Paul Stalteri's record of 84 caps.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> With this result in Canada's last game of 2015, they ended off the year conceding just three goals in their final 12 games and in 14 games overall, they ended off with a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses.

On March 25, 2016, in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico at BC Place, 54,798 people were recorded in the stadium which set a new attendance record for a Canadian national team of any sport.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Ultimately, however, Canada lost the game 3–0, but remained in second place in the group, keeping them in contention for World Cup qualification. On September 6, 2016, after failing to qualify for the fifth round of 2018 World Cup qualifying despite a 3–1 win over El Salvador, head coach Benito Floro was sacked on September 14, ending his reign as coach of the national team.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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Canada recorded a historic 2–0 win against the United States at BMO Field on October 15, 2019.

Canada announced Octavio Zambrano as the new coach of the national team on May 16, 2017,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> replacing Michael Findlay who was the interim coach after Floro's departure.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He guided Canada to a quarterfinal finish at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, with the team getting out of the group stage for the first time since 2009.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, on January 8, 2018, Zambrano was let go and was replaced with John Herdman,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> who previously was the head coach of the Canadian women's national team.

Under Herdman, Canada qualified for the top division in the inaugural season of the CONCACAF Nations League following an undefeated qualifying campaign.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Competing in CONCACAF Nations League A, Canada earned a 2–0 victory over the United States at BMO Field, Canada's first win against their American rivals since 1985.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, Canada would fall to a 4–1 defeat against the United States in the away leg and failed to qualify for the Nations League Finals.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2020sEdit

Canada's national team was marked by the arrival of a golden generation of new young players, led by the first Canadian UEFA Champions League winner Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich, the most expensive Canadian soccer player in history, Jonathan David who joined Lille for a €30-million fee in 2020 and the establishment of the Canadian Premier League, the first fully professional soccer league in the country.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the first round of World Cup qualifying, Canada finished with a 4–0–0 record to win Group B and progress to the second round.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The second round was two leg home-and-away tie against Haiti which Canada won 4–0 on aggregate with a 1–0 win in the away leg and a 3–0 win in the home leg, the latter being played at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago due to COVID-19 restrictions in Canada.<ref name=":7">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The victory over Haiti led to Canada qualifying for the third and final round of World Cup qualifying for the first time since 1997.<ref name=":7" />

2022 FIFA World Cup berthEdit

Canada began the third round of World Cup qualifying unbeaten in its first eleven matches, finishing 2021 with its first win over Mexico in over 20 years to finish the year at the top of the table.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It also ended the year 40th in the FIFA World Rankings, its highest-ever position to date, earning the team the honour of "Most Improved Side" after having started the year ranked 72nd.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

On March 27, 2022, Canada defeated Jamaica 4–0 on Matchday 13 to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This ended a 36-year drought since the first and only time Canada played in the FIFA World Cup, in 1986.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The speed of the team's ascent was such that it was subsequently revealed that neither the federation nor kit supplier Nike had anticipated them qualifying, and as a result they would be the only team in Qatar to not receive a special kit for the occasion. Defender Sam Adekugbe remarked "I think that just shows that no one really believed in us. I don't think Canada believed."<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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Canada at the 2022 World Cup

In Canada's first match of the tournament against Belgium on November 23, Davies failed to score an early penalty in an eventual 1–0 loss, despite Canada dictating most of the play, and failing to convert any of their 22 shots.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Four days later, Davies scored Canada's first ever goal at the World Cup, in a game against Croatia. Croatia came back to win 4–1, eliminating Canada from the tournament after two matches.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada were defeated 2–1 by Morocco in their final group match on December 1, finishing in last place in their group with zero points.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Post-event assessments of Canada's performance were mixed, with many saying that opportunities had been missed, while also creating possibilities for the future 2026 FIFA World Cup that Canada would co-host.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Road to 2026 World CupEdit

Canada automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as co-host in February 2023. They also qualified to the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals by winning Group C. A 2–0 victory over Panama on June 15, 2023, saw the national team reach its first final in 23 years, where they lost to the United States 2–0.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following this, many of the team's established players opted not to attend the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup held later that same summer. After some difficulties in the group stage, Canada reached the quarter-final of the tournament, losing to the United States in a penalty shootout.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The summer championships marked the end of Herdman's tenure with Canada Soccer, with his departure coming at the end of August to manage Toronto FC of Major League Soccer, amidst media discussion of conflicts with the federation over funding and playing opportunities.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Interim coach Mauro Biello was tasked with guiding the team through the quarter-finals of the 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A in November 2023, where victory in a two-legged aggregate match or away goals rule against Jamaica would both send them to the following spring's semi-finals and qualify them to participate in CONMEBOL's 2024 Copa América. After defeating Jamaica 2–1 in the away leg, Canada needed only a draw in the home match at BMO Field to advance. Leading halfway through, the team collapsed to lose 3–2 in the second half and 3–2 on away goals, as a result missing both the Nations League semi-final and immediate qualification to the Copa América.<ref name=CBC231121>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The loss to Jamaica prompted considerable criticism of the team, Biello, and the federation,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=Athletic231122>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with The Athletic opining that Canada's "humiliating loss" should be considered its worst defeat since falling 8–1 to Honduras in World Cup qualification in 2012.<ref name=Athletic231122/> As a result, the qualifying play-off for a final place in the Copa América was scheduled on March 23, 2024, against Trinidad and Tobago,<ref name="CBC231121" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> which they later won 2–0.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In May 2024, Canada Soccer hired Jesse Marsch to serve as Herdman's permanent replacement as coach.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Due to ongoing financial difficulties, the money to pay Marsch was found via donations from MLS clubs CF Montreal, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC and other private parties. This drew media attention due to the unusual arrangement of the naming rights to the coaching position being given as part of the arrangement, called the "MLS Canada Men's National Team Head Coach".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In advance of the Copa América, Marsch's first matches with the team were two friendlies against high-profile opponents, first a lopsided 4–0 loss to the Netherlands,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and then a goalless draw with second-ranked France that was generally considered a major success.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Canada began Group A play at the Copa against world No. 1-ranked Argentina, a 2–0 loss that nevertheless was generally considered a credible showing.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=Sportsnet240709>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They defeated Peru 1–0, with David scoring the team's first goal of the Marsch era to earn the country's first victory over a CONMEBOL team since the 2000 Gold Cup final.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A draw with Chile saw Canada finish second in the group and advance to the knockout stage,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> where they defeated Venezuela 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time to reach a semi-final rematch with Argentina.<ref name=Sportsnet240709/> After another 2–0 loss to the Argentines, Canada played Uruguay in the third-place match. They led 2–1 for the final ten minutes of regulation, but allowed a tying goal in stoppage time, and lost 4–3 on penalties to finish fourth.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

On September 7, 2024, Canada defeated the United States 2–1 in a friendly match in Kansas City, Kansas, marking their first victory against the Americans on American soil since 1957.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following two victories over Suriname in the November 2024 CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals, the team rose to 31st in the FIFA rankings, a new high.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Entering the 2024–25 Nations League Finals with the hopes of claiming the team's first trophy in a generation, Canada instead lost 2–0 to Mexico in the semi-final match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They rallied to defeat the United States 2–1 in the third-place match.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This was the first time since 1985 that Canada had defeated the United States in consecutive meetings.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

RivalriesEdit

United StatesEdit

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Canada has a rivalry with the United States, stemming from a generally friendly rivalry between the two countries. The two teams frequently face each other in the Gold Cup. With 42 matches played, the United States currently leads the series with 19 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses, outscoring the Canadians 66–47.

Canada has qualified for two FIFA World Cups while the U.S. has qualified for 11. Until recently, Canada was not seen as a competitive rival by a number of American fans as it had not beaten the United States in a 34-year stretch.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> That streak was snapped on October 15, 2019, when Canada defeated the United States 2–0 at BMO Field. One month later, on November 15, the United States beat Canada 4–1 in Orlando, Florida, and defeated the same opponent 1–0 in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2022 World Cup qualifying, Canada earned a 1–1 draw in Nashville, Tennessee and defeated the United States 2–0 in Hamilton, Ontario.

On June 18, 2023, the United States defeated Canada 2–0 in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the first time the two nations faced each other in the final of a major CONCACAF tournament.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Three weeks later, the U.S. eliminated Canada 3–2 on penalties in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final.

StadiumsEdit

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BMO Field is Canada's largest natural turf stadium, followed by Saputo Stadium, in Montreal. Canada played their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at BC Place in Vancouver. During 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Canada used BMO Field in Toronto, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, and Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. Due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada played their home games for the first and second rounds of 2022 World Cup qualifying in stadiums in the United States.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Results and fixturesEdit

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Legend

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2024Edit

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2025Edit

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Coaching staffEdit

Current staffEdit

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Position Name
Head Coach Template:Flagicon Jesse Marsch
Assistant Coach Template:Flagicon Mauro Biello
Assistant Coach Template:Flagicon Ewan Sharp
Assistant Coach Template:Flagicon Pierre Barrieu
Player Development Template:Flagicon Franz Schiemer
Goalkeeper Coach Template:Flagicon Paolo Ceccarelli
Video and Data Analyst Template:Flagicon Joe Hamilton
Community Representative Template:Flagicon Paul Stalteri

Coaching historyEdit

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

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Head manager recordsEdit

Template:Updated Head coach records from 1988 to present.

Coach Nationality Tenure Record
G W L T Win % Win or Tie% Points per game Trophies
Tony Taylor Template:Flagu 1988–1989

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57.14 1.43 0
Bob Lenarduzzi Template:Flagu 1989; 1992 – 1997

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63.93 1.29 0
Bruce Twamley Template:Flagu 1998 – September 29, 1998

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100 3.00 0
Holger Osieck Template:Flagu September 29, 1998 – September 2, 2003

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63.04 1.50 1
Colin Miller Template:Flagu Sept-Dec 2003 – Jan-July 2013

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22.22 0.22 0
Frank Yallop Template:Flagu January 1, 2004 – June 7, 2006

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55.00 1.35 0
Dale Mitchell Template:Flagu May 17, 2007 – March 2009

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57.89 1.11 0
Stephen Hart Template:Flagu 2006-07, 2009 – 2009-2012

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74.29 1.60 0
Tony Fonseca Template:Flagu March 2013 – March 25, 2013

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0.00 0.00 0
Benito Floro Template:Flagu August 1, 2013 – September 14, 2016

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63.33 1.23 0
Michael Findlay Template:Flagu September 14, 2016 – March 17, 2017

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66.67 1.33 0
Octavio Zambrano Template:Flagu March 17, 2017 – January 8, 2018

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75.00 1.50 0
John Herdman Template:Flagu January 8, 2018 – August 28, 2023

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76.27 2.02 0
Mauro Biello Template:Flagu August 28, 2023 – May 13, 2024

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50.00 1.50 0
Jesse Marsch Template:Flagu May 13, 2024 – Current

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73.33 1.53 0
Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

PlayersEdit

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Current squadEdit

The following 23 players were selected for the 2025 Canadian Shield tournament to be held in Toronto from June 7 to June 10. Canada is set to play Ukraine on Saturday 7 June and Ivory Coast on Tuesday 10 June at BMO Field.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Caps and goals as of March 23, 2025, after the match against the United States.

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Recent call-upsEdit

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Previous squadsEdit

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FIFA Confederations Cup

Summer Olympics

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CONMEBOL/CONCACAF Copa América

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Individual recordsEdit

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Players in bold are still active with the national team.

Most appearancesEdit

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Atiba Hutchinson is Canada's most capped player with 105 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Atiba Hutchinson 105 9 2003–2023
2 Julián de Guzmán 89 4 Template:Nowrap
3 Jonathan Osorio 84 9 2013–present
Paul Stalteri 84 7 1997–2010
5 Randy Samuel 82 0 1983–1997
6 Dwayne De Rosario 81 22 1998–2015
7 Milan Borjan 80 0 2011–present
Cyle Larin 80 30 2014–present
9 Mark Watson 78 3 1991–2004
10 Samuel Piette 69 0 2012–present

Top goalscorersEdit

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Jonathan David is Canada's all-time top scorer with 32 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Jonathan David (list) 32 61 {{#expr: 31/60 round 2}} 2018–present
2 Cyle Larin (list) 30 80 {{#expr: 30/79 round 2}} 2014–present
3 Dwayne De Rosario (list) 22 81 {{#expr: 22/81 round 2}} Template:Nowrap
4 Lucas Cavallini 19 40 {{#expr: 19/40 round 2}} 2012–present
John Catliff 19 43 {{#expr: 19/43 round 2}} 1984–1994
Dale Mitchell 19 55 {{#expr: 19/55 round 2}} 1980–1993
7 Tosaint Ricketts 17 61 {{#expr: 17/61 round 2}} 2011–2020
Junior Hoilett 17 65 {{#expr: 17/65 round 2}} 2015–present
9 Alex Bunbury 16 66 {{#expr: 16/65 round 2}} 1986–1997
10 Ali Gerba 15 30 {{#expr: 15/30 round 2}} 2005–2011
Alphonso Davies 15 58 {{#expr: 15/57 round 2}} 2017–present

Competitive recordEdit

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FIFA World CupEdit

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CONCACAF Gold CupEdit

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CONCACAF Nations LeagueEdit

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CONCACAF Nations League record
League / quarter-finals Finals
Season Division Group Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Year Result Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip
2019–20 A A 4 3 0 1 10 4 Template:Same position Template:Nowrap Did not qualify
2022–23 A C 4 3 0 1 11 3 Template:Same position Template:Flagicon 2023 Runners-up 2 1 0 1 2 2 Squad
2023–24 A Bye 2 1 0 1 4 4 Template:Same position Template:Flagicon 2024 Did not qualify
2024–25 A Bye 2 2 0 0 4 0 Template:Same position Template:Flagicon 2025 Third place 2 1 0 1 2 3 Squad
2026–27 A To be determined Template:Flagicon 2027 To be determined
Total — 12 9 0 3 29 11 — Total 0 titles 4 2 0 2 4 5 —

Copa AméricaEdit

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Copa América record Qualification record
Year Result Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Squad Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip
Template:Flagicon 1916 to Template:Flagicon 1999 Not invited Not invited
Template:Flagicon 2001 Originally invited but withdrew Originally invited but withdrew
Template:Flagicon 2004 to Template:Flagicon 2015 Not invited Not invited
Template:Flagicon 2016 Did not qualify 3 0 2 1 0 1
Template:Flagicon 2019 Not invited Not invited
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Template:Flagicon 2024 Fourth place 4th 6 1 3 2 4 7 Squad 3 2 0 1 6 4
Total – – 6 1 3 2 4 7 – 6 2 2 2 6 5

FIFA Confederations CupEdit

FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year Round Position Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip* Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Template:Tooltip Squad
Template:Flagicon 1992 Did not qualify
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Template:Flagicon 1997
Template:Flagicon 1999 Withdrew from 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Template:Flagicon Template:Flagicon 2001 Group stage 7th of 8 3 0 1 2 0 5 Squad
Template:Flagicon 2003 Did not qualify
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Total Group stage 1/10 3 0 1 2 0 5 —
*Denotes draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out.

Summer OlympicsEdit

Summer Olympics record
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Template:Flagicon 1900 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1904 Gold medallists 1st of 3 2 2 0 0 11 0
Template:Flagicon 1908 to Template:Flagicon 1964 Did not enter
Template:Flagicon 1968 Did not qualify
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Template:Flagicon 1976 Group stage 13th of 13 2 0 0 2 2 5
Template:Flagicon 1980 Did not qualify
Template:Flagicon 1984 Quarter-finals 6th of 16 3 1 1 1 4 3
Template:Flagicon 1988 Did not qualify
Total 1 title 3/27 7 3 1 3 17 8

After 1988, Olympic soccer was contested by the U–23 team.

NAFC / NAFU ChampionshipEdit

NAFC Championship / North American Nations Cup record
Year Result Position Template:Abbr Template:Abbr Template:Abbr Template:Abbr Template:Abbr Template:Abbr
Template:Flagicon 1947 Did not enter
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Template:Flagicon 1990 Champions 1st of 3 2 2 0 0 3 1
Template:Flagicon 1991 Third place 3rd of 3 2 0 0 2 0 5
Total 1 title 2nd of 4 4 2 0 2 3 6

Head-to-head recordEdit

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The following table shows Canada's all-time official international record per opponent:

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Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0.00 CAF
Template:Fb 3 0 0 3 0 9 −9 0.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 7 0 +7 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 3 −2 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 9 3 1 5 11 15 −4 33.33 AFC
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 0.00 AFC
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 9 2 +7 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 1 2 −1 50.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 0 3 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 4 3 1 0 12 1 +11 75.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 11 6 4 1 22 8 +14 54.54 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 4 0 2 2 4 8 −4 0.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 11 0 +11 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0.00 CAF
Template:Fb 5 1 2 2 2 4 −2 20.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 5 3 +2 50.00 AFC
Template:Fb 4 1 0 3 2 5 −3 25.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 24 6 9 9 18 22 −4 25.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 15 10 3 2 31 11 +20 66.67 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 8 1 +7 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 1 1 0 1 0 +1 50.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 7 −6 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 0 0 3 0 7 −7 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 3 0 0 11 0 +11 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 0 1 2 3 6 −3 0.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 0 4 −4 0.00 CAF
Template:Fb 20 10 4 6 25 18 +7 50.00 CONCACAF
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Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 4 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 50.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 2 3 −1 0.00 UEFA
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Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 8 3 +5 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 6 −5 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 50.00 CAF
Template:Fb 4 0 1 3 0 5 −5 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 33.33 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 15 10 3 2 22 10 +12 66.67 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 14 10 2 2 25 12 +13 71.43 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 29 9 8 12 36 44 −8 31.03 CONCACAF
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Template:Fb 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 4 0 2 2 3 5 −2 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 100.00 AFC
Template:Fb 3 1 0 2 1 2 −1 33.33 AFC
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 6 −5 0.00 AFC
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 26 11 7 8 33 23 +10 42.31 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 4 1 0 3 4 10 −6 25.00 AFC
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Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 100.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 5 0 +5 100.00 AFC
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 6 3 2 1 12 5 +7 50.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 3 1 1 1 4 1 +3 33.33 CAF
Template:Fb 40 4 11 25 26 89 −63 10.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 4 0 1 3 4 10 −6 0.00 CAF
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Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 0 7 −7 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 7 5 1 1 16 5 +11 71.43 OFC
Template:Fb 3 2 1 0 4 1 +3 66.67 UEFA
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Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 1 3 −2 50.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 14 6 6 2 16 9 +7 42.86 CONCACAF
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Template:Fb 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 50.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 4 0 0 4 2 8 −6 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 0 1 1 2 5 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 2 1 0 6 0 +6 66.67 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00 AFC
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 3 2 1 0 5 0 +5 66.67 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 11 1 +10 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 7 1 +6 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0.00 AFC
Template:Fb 6 0 1 5 3 14 −11 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 2 2 0 0 2 0 +2 100.00 AFC
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0.00 CAF
Template:Fb 5 2 1 2 4 5 −1 40.00 AFC
Template:Fb 2 0 0 2 1 4 −3 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0.00 UEFA
Template:Fb 4 4 0 0 10 1 +9 100.00 CONCACAF
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Template:Fb 12 8 2 2 18 12 +6 66.67 CONCACAF
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Template:Fb 43 12 12 19 49 67 −18 27.91 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 3 0 1 2 3 7 −4 0.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 8 0 +8 100.00 CONCACAF
Template:Fb 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00 AFC
Template:Fb 4 1 3 0 5 5 0 25.00 CONMEBOL
Template:Fb 3 1 0 2 2 4 −2 33.33 UEFA
Total 467 174 112 184 591 599 −8 37.26

HonoursEdit

WorldwideEdit

ContinentalEdit

RegionalEdit

SummaryEdit

Only official honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition Template:Gold1 Template:Silver2 Template:Bronze3 Total
CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup 2 0 1 3
CONCACAF Nations League 0 1 1 2
Total 2 1 2 5
Notes
  1. Demonstrations matches played by club teams, oficially not recognized by FIFA.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

|CitationClass=web }}</ref> Galt FC participated.

KitsEdit

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Kit suppliersEdit

Brand Period
Template:Flagicon Adidas 1986–1992
Template:Flagicon Score 1993–1995
Template:Flagicon Umbro 1996–1998
Template:Flagicon Adidas 1999–2010
Template:Flagicon Umbro 2011–2018
Template:Flagicon Nike 2019–present

See alsoEdit

NotesEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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Further readingEdit

External linksEdit

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