Canada Coach Marsch Aims for Historic First World Cup Win on Home Soil
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- Canada Coach Marsch Aims for Historic First World Cup Win on Home Soil
- Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expressed his determination to lead the team to its first-ever World Cup victory ahead of the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina as a co-host. Star player Alphonso Davies is ruled out due to injury.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expressed his determination to lead the team to its first-ever World Cup victory ahead of the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina as a co-host. Star player Alphonso Davies is ruled out due to injury.
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- Canada Coach Marsch Aims for Historic First World Cup Win on Home Soil (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 12, 2026
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch expressed his determination to lead the team to its first-ever World Cup victory ahead of the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina as a co-host. Star player Alphonso Davies is ruled out due to injury.
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2026 World Cup Key News
Central News Agency
(TAIPEI, CNA – TORONTO, June 11, Combined Foreign Reports) Canada national football team head coach Jesse Marsch said on the eve of the co-host's opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina that leading the team at a home World Cup was the main reason he took the job.
The American-born Marsch told reporters at Toronto's BMO Field, which will host six matches of the tournament: "If you do this for a living, this is the stage you dream of."
"I came here to lead them to the World Cup, and at home. I crave this responsibility," Marsch said.
He humorously added: "I love sitting on the bench, seeing the stadium full, and when the pressure is immense and everyone thinks you're an idiot – that's my favorite part."
According to AFP, the former US international was considered a top candidate for the US national team job after being dismissed by Premier League side Leeds United in 2023. However, he ultimately chose to coach Canada, earning a chance to secure the country's first-ever World Cup victory.
Canada has qualified for the World Cup twice, in 1986 and 2022, losing all six group stage matches. With several players now featuring in Europe's top leagues, expectations are high this year.
Marsch revealed that star player Alphonso Davies, who plays for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, will miss the match against Bosnia due to a hamstring injury.
Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will captain Canada in its first-ever home World Cup match. (Edited by Li Peishan) 1150612
Central News Agency
(TAIPEI, CNA – TORONTO, June 11, Combined Foreign Reports) Canada national football team head coach Jesse Marsch said on the eve of the co-host's opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina that leading the team at a home World Cup was the main reason he took the job.
The American-born Marsch told reporters at Toronto's BMO Field, which will host six matches of the tournament: "If you do this for a living, this is the stage you dream of."
"I came here to lead them to the World Cup, and at home. I crave this responsibility," Marsch said.
He humorously added: "I love sitting on the bench, seeing the stadium full, and when the pressure is immense and everyone thinks you're an idiot – that's my favorite part."
According to AFP, the former US international was considered a top candidate for the US national team job after being dismissed by Premier League side Leeds United in 2023. However, he ultimately chose to coach Canada, earning a chance to secure the country's first-ever World Cup victory.
Canada has qualified for the World Cup twice, in 1986 and 2022, losing all six group stage matches. With several players now featuring in Europe's top leagues, expectations are high this year.
Marsch revealed that star player Alphonso Davies, who plays for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, will miss the match against Bosnia due to a hamstring injury.
Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will captain Canada in its first-ever home World Cup match. (Edited by Li Peishan) 1150612
FAQ
Who is Canada's opponent in the 2026 World Cup opening match?
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Who is the head coach of the Canadian national team?
Jesse Marsch, an American.
Will Alphonso Davies play in the opening match?
No, he is out due to a hamstring injury.
Has Canada ever won a World Cup match?
No, they have lost all 6 matches in 1986 and 2022.
Where is the opening match being played?
BMO Field in Toronto.