If we compare Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad, led by coach Jesse Marsch, with the squad that former coach John Herdman took to Qatar in 2022, we see an enormous improvement. Canadian fans should feel optimistic about their team’s chances of advancing from Group B — which is probably the weakest group in World Cup history — in a tournament in which even the eight … Continue reading World Cup Countdown: Why Canada’s 2026 Squad Is Built to Go Further

A tear rolled down goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau’s cheek as the sold-out crowd at Stade Saputo in Montreal, his hometown, sang “O Canada” on Friday night. The previous day, Jesse Marsch had announced him as the World Cup starter for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), and his emotions showed the significance of the occasion. The CanMNT are getting deeper into the most important month in … Continue reading Crépeau Stars in a 1–1 Draw in Montreal

The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) defeated Uzbekistan 2–0 in torrential rain on Monday night at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton is among the cities that best support the CanMNT, and 46,164 fans braved the weather to watch this friendly on the eve of the World Cup. Attendance at Commonwealth exceeded that of the famous “Iceteca” victory over Mexico by about 2,000 spectators. Injury concerns dominated … Continue reading Depth Players Outshine the Stars in Canada’s Win

Liam Millar, the starting left winger for Hull City, is going to the English Premier League. Hull defeated Middlesbrough 1–0 in the EFL Championship playoff final on May 23 to secure promotion to England’s top tier. Millar’s achievement must come as a surprise to many in online CONCACAF circles, where his abilities have often been described as closer to bush league than the Premier League. … Continue reading World Cup Countdown: Is It Millar Time?