World Cup
Canada
Competition: Coupe du Monde | Active season: 2026
Canada
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Uzbekistan
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Canada
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Canada
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Qatar
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Footlab Data
Group B
Group B
Group standings
| # | Team | MJ | G | N | P | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Statistiques détaillées
Footlab Data
Footlab profile
Offensive potential
51,9/100
Stable
Defensive stability
52,8/100
Stable
Game control
45,6/100
Stable
Regularity
49,8/100
Stable
Mental resilience
62,0/100
High
Footlab Data
Canada National Team - 2026 World Cup Profile | Footlab Data
Canada World Cup 2026: Data Analysis, Strengths, and Projection
Canada enters the 2026 World Cup with the historic status of co-host nation. After ending a 36-year drought in 2022, the "Canucks" are no longer just participants; they showcase a pragmatic and athletic profile, led by a generation of talents playing at the highest European levels (Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David).
Global Positioning
Canada is positioned as a rising outsider, whose objective is to progress past the group stage for the first time in history, fueled by home-field advantage.
- Status: Outsider / Host Nation
- Projection: Round of 16
- Risk: Lack of experience in high-stakes knockout matches
Footlab Profile
| Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Attacking Potential | Medium to High |
| Defensive Stability | Good |
| Game Control | Medium |
| Consistency | Improving |
| Physical Intensity | Very High |
Structural Strengths
- Home Advantage: Unprecedented national support, with matches played in familiar climates and infrastructure.
- Athletic Impact: A very powerful team in duels, capable of imposing physical dominance for the full 90 minutes.
- Set-Piece Efficiency: A genuine aerial threat with significant variety in dead-ball execution.
- Transition Speed: Ability to break forward with extreme speed, using vertical depth surgically.
Structural Weaknesses
- Creativity in Possession: Difficulty breaking down deep, organized blocks when space for running is denied.
- Squad Depth: A significant quality gap exists beyond the standard starting eleven.
- International Pedigree: Limited major tournament experience compared to UEFA or CONMEBOL giants.
- Pressure Management: The host nation status brings a level of expectation never before felt by the national team.
Tactical Brief
Canada generally organizes itself in a hybrid system (3-5-2 / 5-3-2) focused on:
- Offensive Phase: Heavy use of wide areas via offensive wing-backs and direct play toward the strikers.
- Defensive Phase: Compact and disciplined block, prioritizing central protection.
- Transitions: Immediate search for verticality upon ball recovery.
Match Typology
- Vs Weaker Teams: Expected physical dominance, but risk of frustration against deep-sitting defenses.
- Vs Organized Blocks: High dependence on individual moments of brilliance from key offensive stars.
- Vs Top Tier Teams: Lethal counter-attacking profile, capable of punishing any defensive imbalance.
2026 Key Performance Factors
Canada's success will primarily depend on:
- their ability to transform national fervor into positive energy
- the physical form of their two global stars (Davies and David)
- improvement in ball retention under high-intensity pressure
Footlab Projection
Canada possesses major upset potential. Driven by the home effect, they are capable of advancing from their group and challenging a heavyweight in the Round of 16.
Projection: Round of 16 (Historic milestone)
Alternative Scenario: Heartbreaking group stage exit due to lack of clinical finishing.
Betting Insights
- ✔️ High potential for "Canada to Score First" markets (intense match starts)
- ✔️ Interesting for "Duels Won" and physical impact stats
- ⚠️ Be wary of emotional overvaluation due to host nation status
- ✔️ Solid "Double Chance" option at home against second-tier nations
Conclusion
Canada presents an athletic and pragmatic profile perfectly suited for the 2026 context. If the squad's cohesion remains intact, home-field advantage could propel the "Reds" toward a historic run.
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International history
Matches from the last 4 years
Canada
vs
Tunisia
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Iceland
2 - 2
Canada
vs
Guatemala
1 - 0
Canada
vs
Venezuela
2 - 0
Canada
vs
Ecuador
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Colombia
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Australia
0 - 1
Wales
vs
Canada
0 - 1
Romania
vs
Canada
0 - 3
Canada
vs
Guatemala
1 - 1
Canada
vs
El Salvador
2 - 0
Curaçao
vs
Canada
1 - 1
Canada
vs
Honduras
6 - 0
Canada
vs
Ivory Coast
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Ukraine
4 - 2
Canada
vs
United States
2 - 1
Canada
vs
Mexico
0 - 2
Canada
vs
Suriname
3 - 0
Suriname
vs
Canada
0 - 1
Canada
vs
Panama
2 - 1
Mexico
vs
Canada
0 - 0
United States
vs
Canada
1 - 2
Canada
vs
Uruguay
2 - 2
Argentina
vs
Canada
2 - 0
Venezuela
vs
Canada
1 - 1
Canada
vs
Chile
0 - 0
Peru
vs
Canada
0 - 1
Argentina
vs
Canada
2 - 0
France
vs
Canada
0 - 0
Netherlands
vs
Canada
4 - 0
Canada
vs
Trinidad and Tobago
2 - 0
Canada
vs
Jamaica
2 - 3
Jamaica
vs
Canada
1 - 2
Japan
vs
Canada
4 - 1
United States
vs
Canada
2 - 2
Canada
vs
Cuba
4 - 2
Guatemala
vs
Canada
0 - 0
Canada
vs
Guadeloupe
2 - 2
Canada
vs
United States
0 - 2
Panama
vs
Canada
0 - 2
Canada
vs
Honduras
4 - 1
Curaçao
vs
Canada
0 - 2
Canada
vs
Morocco
1 - 2
Croatia
vs
Canada
4 - 1
Belgium
vs
Canada
1 - 0
Japan
vs
Canada
1 - 2
Bahrain
vs
Canada
2 - 2
Canada
vs
Uruguay
0 - 2
Qatar
vs
Canada
0 - 2
Honduras
vs
Canada
2 - 1
Canada
vs
Curaçao
4 - 0