Canada

CONCACAF · Group B · Host nation

Canada

Elo 1770 · 0.4% Champion

Tournament probabilities

Probability of reaching each round, from the Monte Carlo simulator.

Ratings

Elo1770
Base rating75
Attack76
Midfield72
Defense70
Goalkeeper74
Set pieces70
Penalties72
Form74
Volatility58
Squad depth70
Injury status84
Data quality84

Ratings

Analyst brief — Canada going into Global Cup 2026

Editorial

Form

Co-host — Marsch energising the side. Strong friendlies against UEFA opposition through 2024-25.

Style

Marsch's 4-2-2-2 — pressing, vertical, transitions through Davies and David.

Squad

Alphonso Davies arguably one of the world's best LBs; Jonathan David elite striker; Eustáquio the press-resistant midfielder.

Tournament ceiling

Round of 16, with Quarter-final possible at home.

Biggest risk

Squad depth beyond the top six — bench players are a step below.

Editorial analysis from public reporting going into the tournament. Not betting advice. Not a guaranteed prediction.

Group stage fixtures

Group B
Fri, Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
45% conf

Canada

Elo 1729

vs

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Elo 1605

CAN 45%Draw 21%BIH 34%

Bosnia & Herzegovina live

Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 0-1 / 1-1 · top exact 11.5%

xG 1.521.27BTTS 54%·O2.5 53%

If it opens up: 2-2at 5.7%

Match details
Group B
Thu, Jun 18 · 22:00 UTC
49% conf

Canada

Elo 1729

vs

Qatar

Elo 1411

CAN 55%Draw 19%QAT 26%

Canada clear edge

Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 2-1 / 1-1 · top exact 10.8%

xG 1.851.18BTTS 56%·O2.5 58%

If it opens up: 3-1at 6.0%

Match details
Group B
Wed, Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
52% conf

Switzerland

Elo 1949

vs

Canada

Elo 1729

SUI 53%Draw 19%CAN 28%

Switzerland narrow edge

Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 2-1 / 1-1 · top exact 10.3%

xG 1.831.25BTTS 58%·O2.5 60%

If it opens up: 2-2at 6.0%

Match details
Group X
Sun, Jun 28 · 19:00 UTC
42% conf

South Africa

Elo 1560

vs

Canada

Elo 1729

RSA 38%Draw 21%CAN 41%

Very balanced

Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-0 / 1-1 · top exact 10.4%

xG 1.401.48BTTS 56%·O2.5 55%

If it opens up: 2-2at 6.0%

Match details
Group X
Sat, Jul 4 · 17:00 UTC
49% conf

Canada

Elo 1729

vs

Morocco

Elo 1901

CAN 30%Draw 20%MAR 51%

Morocco narrow edge

Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-2 / 1-1 · top exact 10.7%

xG 1.261.74BTTS 57%·O2.5 57%

If it opens up: 2-2at 6.0%

Match details

Tactical profile

Pressing70
Possession pref.56
Directness70
High line60
Set-piece threat66
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