CANMNT Squad Named for October: Montréal Homecoming and Battles with Top 25 Opponents
canadasoccer.com September 30, 2025
October window features back-to-back matches against Top 25 FIFA-ranked opponents, highlighted by first CANMNT match in Montréal since 2017
Canada Soccer has announced the selection of 24 players who will represent Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) in the upcoming October FIFA Window featuring international friendlies against Australia and Colombia.
Canada will first face Australia (FIFA rank #25) on Friday October 10 at Stade Saputo in Montreal (TICKETS NEARLY SOLD OUT), followed by a match against Colombia (FIFA rank #14) on Tuesday October 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
“September was a really important step forward for our group. It was not just the results, but the way we carried ourselves in tough environments and proved we can compete with high-quality opponents. The belief and momentum we built in Europe will be important to carry into October, and I know the players are excited for the chance to play in front of a sold-out crowd in Montréal.”
– 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 #26 – marking the highest FIFA ranking in the Federation’s history, beating the previous high of #28 in June 2025.
Canada enters the October window on the back of a record-breaking September camp. The squad earned historic back-to-back victories on European soil with wins over Romania and Wales, marking the first time in program history CANMNT has defeated three UEFA nations in succession and the first away win against a European opponent on European soil since 2009.
Looking ahead to November, Canada is set to play Ecuador (FIFA Rank #24) in Toronto on November 13 (BUY TICKETS) and Venezuela (FIFA Rank #49) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 18.
Broadcast Information
Both October friendly matches will air live on TSN, RDS and 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
James Pantemis Portland Timbers
Dayne St Clair Minnesota United FC
Defenders
Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City
Moïse Bombito OGC Nice
Derek Cornelius Rangers FC (on loan Olympique de Marseille)
Luc de Fougerolles FCV Dender EH (on loan Fulham FC)
Richie Laryea Toronto FC
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
Ismaël Koné US Sassuolo Calcio (on loan Olympique de Marseille)
Liam Millar Hull City FC
Jayden Nelson Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Jonathan Osorio Toronto FC
Nathan Saliba RSC Anderlecht
Jacob Shaffelburg Nashville SC
Forwards
Jonathan David Juventus FC
Promise David Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Cyle Larin Feyenoord (on loan RCD Mallorca)
Tani Oluwaseyi Villarreal CF