With less than three weeks until the ball gets rolling on home soil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada has committed to its manager for the next one.
Canada Soccer announced a four-year contract extension with men’s head coach Jesse Marsch that will take his contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the organization announced Monday.
“From day one, I’ve felt a deep connection to this team, to this country, and to the direction of the program. I believe Canada has tremendous potential with this generation of players and look forward to seeing the development of soccer across the country,” Marsch said in a statement released by Canada Soccer.
“I’m thrilled to make a longer-term commitment here, to helping develop this program for years, and continuing to push this group to the highest level.”
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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain, marking the first time the tournament will span two continents.
The 52-year-old American has become a key figure in reshaping the organization since joining in 2024, elevating several players to the senior team and securing the representation of others with Canadian eligibility.
“Jesse’s contribution as our men’s national team coach has been exceptional, both on and off the field,” Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue said in a statement. “He’s instilled a clear identity and raised the competitive bar for our team.”
Under Marsch’s watch, the Canadian men’s national team has accumulated a record of 12 wins, 12 draws and 5 losses, headlined by a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Copa América, where Canada was making its debut in South America’s primary international competition. Over his 29 matches, Canada has scored 37 goals and conceded 23.
The men’s national team is currently gathered in Charlotte, N.C., for a pre-tournament training camp.
“We’re going to have a really good squad, the best squad Canada’s ever had,” Marsch said Monday from camp. “We’re going to be younger, we’re going to be more dynamic, we’re going to have more players playing at a higher level, we’re going to be athletic and strong.”
Marsch and the men’s national team begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on June 12 against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto.
Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina are joined in Group B with Qatar and Switzerland.
The expanded 48-team tournament is set to be played in 16 cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico between June 11 and July 19.
