Canada national soccer team

Mens national soccer team.

The Canada men's national soccer team (French: Équipe du Canada de soccer masculin) represents Canada in international soccer competitions and is governed by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA). The team is commonly known as Les Rouges (The Reds) and has been a member of FIFA since 1948 and of CONCACAF since 1961.

Canada's football history dates back to its first international match on June 7, 1924, where they faced Australia. The team achieved its first significant success by winning a gold medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics. Canada has qualified for the FIFA World Cup twice, first in 1986 and most recently in 2022, but has not advanced beyond the group stage in either tournament.

The team's best results in regional competitions include winning the CONCACAF Championship in 1985 and the Gold Cup in 2000. They are one of only three teams, alongside Mexico and the United States, to have won the Gold Cup. Canada also participated in the Copa América for the first time in 2024, finishing fourth.

Under the leadership of head coach Jesse Marsch, Canada aims to build on its recent successes, including a strong performance in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. The team is captained by Alphonso Davies, with Atiba Hutchinson holding the record for most caps (105) and Jonathan David and Cyle Larin as joint top scorers with 30 goals each.

As of October 2024, Canada is ranked 35th in the FIFA World Rankings. The team's colors reflect their national identity, primarily featuring red jerseys. The will co-host the upcoming 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico.