CANMNT Squad announced for Friendlies against Romania and Wales in the September FIFA Window
Canada announces squad for two high profile European fixtures
canadasoccer.com August 26, 2025
Canada Soccer has announced the selection of 24 players who will represent Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) in the upcoming
September FIFA Window featuring international friendlies against Romania and Wales.
Canada will first face Romania (FIFA rank #48) on Friday September 5 at Arena Națională in Bucharest, followed by a match against Wales (FIFA rank #31) on Tuesday September 9 at Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea. These fixtures mark Canada’s first-ever meeting with Romania and fourth all-time encounter with Wales as the Men’s National Team continues its preparation for the FIFA World Cup 26.
“The Gold Cup did not go the way we planned, and the group is eager to get back to work again. Romania and Wales are both formidable opponents and playing away from home always presents a challenging opportunity. These are the kinds of games that will show us where we stand and where we still need to improve with less than a year until the World Cup.”
– Jesse Marsch, MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team
CANMNT recently moved up two spots in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, rising to #28 – marking the highest FIFA ranking in the Federation’s history, beating the previous high of #30 in March 2025. Canada has been on a consistent upward trajectory since February 2024, rising 22 spots overall.
Looking ahead to October, Canada will return home to Montréal for a friendly against Australia on Friday October 10 at Stade Saputo, marking the CANMNT first match in the province of Québec since 2017. The window will conclude with an away match against Colombia, on Tuesday October 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
Broadcast Information
Both September friendly matches will air live on OneSoccer, available on the fuboTV Canada platform, as a linear channel on Telus’s Optik TV (Channel 980), as well as online at OneSoccer.ca and through the OneSoccer app. Fans will find extended coverage across Canada Soccer’s digital channels on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, and YouTube featuring the hashtag #CANMNT.
CANMNT Squad
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau Portland Timbers
Jayden Hibbert Atlanta United
Dayne St. Clair Minnesota United FC
Defenders
Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City
Derek Cornelius Olympique de Marseille
Luc de Fougerolles FCV Dender EH (on loan Fulham FC)
Jamie Knight-Lebel Bristol City FC
Richie Laryea Toronto FC
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty Charlotte FC (on loan CF Montréal)
Niko Sigur Hadjuk Split
Joel Waterman Chicago Fire
Midfielders
Ali Ahmed Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Tajon Buchanan Villarreal CF
Mathieu Choinière LAFC (on loan Grasshopper Zurich)
Stephen Eustáquio FC Porto
Junior Hoilett Hibernian FC
Ismaël Koné US Sassuolo Calcio (on loan Olympique de Marseille)
Jayden Nelson Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Nathan Saliba RSC Anderlecht
Jacob Shaffelburg Nashville SC
Forwards
Jonathan David Juventus FC
Promise David Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Cyle Larin RCD Mallorca
Tani Oluwaseyi Minnesota United FC/Villarreal