CANMNT Squad Named for January: Canada’s “Road to 2026” Begins with Training Camp and Match vs Guatemala
canadasoccer.com January 6 2026
North American-based player squad named for 10-day camp in California and match against Guatemala on January 17 2026.
Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team (CANMNT) has named a 20-player roster for their upcoming January preparatory camp from January 8-18 in Irvine, California. The camp will support the program’s ongoing preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26 and provide an opportunity for a group of North American-based players, who are currently out of season, to participate in training activities under the direction of MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team Jesse Marsch and his technical staff.
Due to the January camp falling outside an official FIFA window and in recognition of both player and club needs ahead of their respective pre-seasons, the coaching staff worked closely with all clubs on squad selections. Most Europe-based players were not available due to their participation in active club competitions.
As part of the camp, Canada will play an international match against Guatemala at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on January 17 at 19:00 Pacific Time. The match will be classified as a Tier 1 international fixture and therefore will count toward the FIFA Men’s World Rankings. Tickets for the Canada v Guatemala match are on sale now.
Additional details regarding remaining matches in Canada Soccer’s Road to 2026 will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We’re excited to have an extra opportunity to have a Men’s National Team camp ahead of a massive year. We have a very talented squad of North American-based players who will be hungry to prove themselves. 2026 is going to be pivotal for Canada and for this program, let’s be ready to seize the moment. Go Canada!” – Jesse Marsch, MLS Canada Head Coach of the Men’s National Team
CANMNT Coaching Staff
The January window will also feature a camp-specific coaching staff to support the group.
Cavalry FC Head Coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Simcoe County Rovers FC Sporting Director Doneil Henry
Atlético Ottawa Goalkeeper Coach Romuald Peiser
NVFC Norvan FC Head Coach Andrew Peat
will join the technical staff alongside Jesse Marsch, Mauro Biello, Ewan Sharp and Yianni Michelis.
CANMNT Squad
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran Toronto FC
James Pantemis Portland Timbers FC
Defenders
Noah Abatneh Atlético Ottawa
Zorhan Bassong Sporting Kansas City
Matteo de Brienne GAIS
Richie Laryea Toronto FC
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty CF Montréal
Kamal Miller Portland Timbers FC
Ralph Priso Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Joel Waterman Chicago Fire
Midfielders
Jeevan Badwal Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Mathieu Choinière Los Angeles FC
Jayden Nelson Austin FC
Marcelo Flores Tigres UANL
Shola Jimoh Inter Toronto FC
Jonathan Osorio Toronto FC
Jacob Shaffelburg Los Angeles FC
Forwards:
Tiago Coimbra Halifax Wanderers FC
Rayan Elloumi Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Jacen Russell-Rowe Columbus Crew
Training Player: Marius Aiyenero Los Angeles FC 2
Broadcast Information
Canada v. Guatemala 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.
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