With 17 days until the Canadian men's national team kicks off its World Cup campaign on home soil for the first time, players have begun flying in from their respective professional clubs in California, England, Belgium and beyond. However, the team is training in the United States, not Canada.
According to reports, the decision to train in California was made because of a lack of suitable training facilities in Canada that meet FIFA standards. The team is using a facility in Los Angeles, which offers high-quality pitches and recovery amenities.
Canada Soccer officials have stated that the arrangement is temporary and that they are working to improve domestic infrastructure. The team will return to Canada for their opening match, which is scheduled to take place in Toronto on June 12, 2026.
