Canada announce squad for October friendlies against Australia & Colombia

The Reds are one of the hosts for the 2026 World Cup.

Twenty-four players have been selected by Canada Soccer to represent the Men’s National Team (CANMNT) in the upcoming October FIFA Window, which includes international friendlies against Colombia and Australia.

On Friday, October 10, Canada will play Australia at Stade Saputo in Montreal. On Tuesday, October 14, they will play Colombia at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

Marsch hopes Canada will continue their hot form

“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

After a record-breaking September camp, Canada begins the October window. The team’s triumphs over Romania and Wales secured remarkable back-to-back wins on European turf, marking the first away victory against a European opponent on European soil since 2009 and the first time in program history that CANMNT has defeated three UEFA countries consecutively.

Canada squad for October international break

Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau (Portland Timbers), James Pantemis (Portland Timbers), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United).

Defenders: Zorhan Bassong (Sporting Kansas), Moise Bombito (OGC Nice), Derek Cornelius (Rangers FC), on loan from Olympique de Marseille, Luc de Fougerolles (F.C.V. Dender E.H.), on loan from Fulham, Richie Laryea (Toronto FC), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire).

Midfielders: Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF), Mathieu Choiniere (LAFC), on loan from Grasshopper Zurich, Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto), Ismael Kone (U.S. Sassuolo Calcio), on loan from Olympique de Marseille, Liam Millar (Hull City), Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC).

Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Promise David (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Cyle Larin (RCD Mallorca), Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United).

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