ANALYSIS – On November 3, the CANMNT revealed their 23-man (now 24-man) November roster. Alphonso Davies will likely play his first game since facing South Africa in the FIFA World Cup in the U.S.
The 24-Player CANMNT’s November Roster Reveal: Teenagers on the Roster
Expected Players on the Roster
Midfielder Stephen Eustáquio (EFL Championship, Swansea City A.F.C.), who scored the game-winning goal against South Africa in the FIFA World Cup, is on the roster, as most people will likely expect.
There are also other players people might expect from the roster, including Tajon Buchanan (full-back and winger for the Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.), Alphonso Davies (left-back and left midfielder for FC Bayern Munich), Jonathan David (forward for Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D.), Jonathan Osorio (midfielder for Toronto FC), and Richie Laryea (midfielder for Toronto FC).
Both David and Davies faced each other in the UEFA Champions League on November 3. This is what Jesse Marsch, the CANMNT head coach, said about it before the game took place (Source: One Soccer Instagram Account and the CANMNT Instagram Account):
FC Bayern Munich won 2-0, as Jonathan David did not appear until the 74th minute. After a tough spell with Juventus, he is doing exceptionally well with Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D., scoring three goals in six games, including one against Real Madrid.
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Newer Players on the Roster
Feyenoord midfielder, Kevin Khan, has been developing in the Netherlands youth system. Jesse Marsch, who expressed regret about not getting to work with Khan during the Canada U20 World Cup, said this about him, according to the Canadian Soccer Daily. This is what Marsch said about his qualities on the pitch:
“He’s a combination of a technically gifted, athletically gifted, intelligent player that understands how to play in the middle of the pitch, whether it’s a six or eight,” Marsch explained.
Marsch is not the only person to have a good word on Khan. Feyenoord Youth Watcher social media site said this on Bluesky, said this:
“Kevin Khan is a dynamic midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability.”
He is a player to watch and could make his debut for the CANMNT. This was the case for two of the Canadian players who made their debut in the last window and are also part of this month’s roster for the two games against Guatemala.
Jovan Ivanišević is a centre-back for Fudbalski klub (FK) Sarajevo in the Premier League BH. He has played two games for the national team, including his debut as a substitute against Chile, where they won 1-0 at BMO Field on September 26.
Toronto FC defender Richard Chukwu also made his debut against Chile and has played two games with the national team.
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Players That Did Not Make the Roster
Two players to note immediately are those currently dealing with injuries. These are Real Salt Lake defender Luc de Fougerolles and Los Angeles FC winger Jacob Shaffelburg. De Fougerolles made an impression at the FIFA World Cup, while Shaffelburg has become a mainstay on the national team since his performance in the 2024 Copa América. In addition, Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio will also miss the team due to an injury.
The focus was a mixture of young and veteran players, CANMNT head coach Jesse Marsch said about what this roster is about, according to the OneSoccer X Account on August 20, 2026:
Corbeanu is still young but is no longer in his late teens or early 20s, as he is 24 years old. In contrast, players like Chukwu (18), Jovan Ivanišević (21), and Kevin Khan (18) may be why Corbeanu was initially left off the roster. Still, because of injuries to Osorio and Shaffelburg, Khan made the roster.
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Late Additions To The Roster
Theo Corbeanu, winger/forward for Toronto FC, was one of the three players added to the roster. Corbeanu’s performance this year led to him being called up for the September/October window as well as the November window. This is what Corbeanu said about it, according to the Canadian Soccer Daily Staff website:
“When I spoke about what Marsch was asking from me, it was more off the ball. On the ball, of course, I’m sure he, the staff, and the people on the national team are aware of what I can do. It’s off the ball that’s left to be desired from me,” he continued.
He will be a player to watch. As for other late additions, Sporting Kansas City left-back Zorhan Bassong and NAC Bredaright-winger and forward Charles-Andreas Brym were also called up to the roster.
Overview and the Games Against Guatemala
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Guatemala eliminated Canada from the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup in the quarterfinals stage. Canada will look to learn from that experience in this two-legged tie. Canada will not want to underestimate Guatemala, as Guatemala will feel it can beat Canada again.
The first game between these two sides will happen on November 13 at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT). It will take place at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera (also known as Estadio El Trébol) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Then Canada travels home on November 16 to BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to host Guatemala at 8:00 pm ET (5:00 pm PT). The winner of this quarterfinal tie will advance to the Concacaf Nations League Finals stage (the final four).
Photo Credit: Canada Soccer Facebook Page on September 26, 2026.
