Marsch Names 23-Man Roster for Guatemala Series
Canada's men's soccer team opens CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Guatemala on November 13, with Alphonso Davies back in the squad.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
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Head coach Jesse Marsch unveiled a 23-player roster on Tuesday for Canada's CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Guatemala. Captain Alphonso Davies rejoins the squad after missing the fall friendlies.
Why it matters
Davies's return gives Canada its captain and a key full-back option for the two-legged quarterfinal. The squad also includes goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, back after missing the fall friendlies following the death of his father.
Canada's 23-man squad includes captain Alphonso Davies, 26, who missed three friendlies in late September and early October. Derek Cornelius was taken to hospital after a hip injury in training, and the status of Cornelius and Alistair Johnston, who has a hamstring problem, remains unclear.
The players
Jesse Marsch
Marsch is the head coach of Canada's men's national soccer team, a former Leeds United and RB Leipzig manager who previously coached in Major League Soccer.
Alphonso Davies
Davies is a Canadian international full-back and captain who plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
The details
Canada will visit Guatemala to open the two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal on November 13, with the return leg at Toronto's BMO Field on November 16. Cyle Larin is out with an undisclosed ailment, and Davies played limited minutes at the summer World Cup while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Timeline
Late September 2026: Derek Cornelius suffers a hip injury in training with Canada.
Late September to early October 2026: Davies misses Canada's three friendlies.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Marsch unveils the 23-player roster.
November 13, 2026: Canada visits Guatemala for the first leg.
November 16, 2026: The second leg is played at BMO Field in Toronto.
Season Trajectory
The quarterfinal series is the first knockout test in the CONCACAF Nations League for Canada under Marsch, and the outcome shapes its path in the regional competition. Davies's availability after a summer hamstring injury will be watched as Canada builds toward its next international window.
Fantasy and betting readers should track whether Davies and Crépeau are confirmed starters before the November 13 kickoff in Guatemala. Canadian fans can follow the series on the home leg at BMO Field on November 16.
The takeaway
Davies's return and the health updates on Cornelius and Johnston will determine how Marsch sets his lineup for the quarterfinal tie. Readers should watch the team sheets ahead of the November 13 opener.
What happens next
Canada visits Guatemala on November 13, 2026, with the return leg at BMO Field in Toronto on November 16, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the national side, see Soccer coverage of Canada's CONCACAF Nations League run.
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