Canada

Canada Soccer Association

The Canada Soccer Association (CSA) is the official governing body of the footballing system in Canada. Founded in May 1912, it took some time before an official team was set up to represent the nation in major tournaments even though the sport was played in the country before its foundation. Whatever happens in Canada for the sport of football, including the Canadian Premier League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and other domestic competitions, CSA has a say in the functioning and execution of games in these competitions.

The Canada Soccer Association has played a key role in the development and progression of men’s and women’s Canadian football. As the Federation is located in Ottawa, Ontario, BMO Field is among the various stadiums that serve as the home ground of the Canada National Football Team. Currently ranked 29th in the FIFA World Rankings, the CSA will be keen to help the team reach back to the heights of being ranked 26th in September 2025 and beyond.

The federation has appointed an American manager, Jesse Marsch, as the Canada National Football Team manager, who has managed top European clubs like Leeds United, RB Salzburg, and RB Leipzig in the past, a reputed manager who could build momentum for the team ahead of the upcoming tournament.

Under the management of the Canada Soccer Association, the Canucks are trying to reclaim some of its lost glory and standards once again, while showcasing the might of North American football to the world.

History of the Canada National Football Team: Early Years

The CSA was among the world’s first footballing bodies to be affiliated with FIFA, football’s world governing body, having joined them in 1912. While the federation did resign abruptly from FIFA in 1926, they rejoined the apex body in 1948 and have been part of all the major competitions since that time.

The Maple Leaf Team has won two CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup titles in 1985 and 2000, showcasing their capabilities as a mighty opponent in the North American region against the USA and others.

In the following years, the Canadian National Football Team has gone off the boil as a North American powerhouse, while only managing to qualify and participate for the FIFA World Cup only 2 times in their entire history. The golden generation of the national team is expected to be playing currently, and hopes are high that the team could break the group stage jinx and move deep into the tournament in 2026, and possibly at home.

Home Stadium of the Canada National Football Team

Similar to the USA, the team has played in multiple grounds over the years, but doesn't have a dedicated national stadium like some other participating nations. The team has played in stadiums like BC Place, BMO Field, Tim Hortons Field, and Commonwealth Stadium over the years.

Canada has played the 2018 and 2022 World Cup qualifiers at BC Place in Vancouver and BMO Field in Toronto over the years.

Canada National Football Team: Achievements & Honours

The Maple Leaf Team has won 2 CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup titles as major silverware over the years.