Canada's team to face USMNT in the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar

Canada's national team released the list of 25 players who will be available for the three CONCACAF Qualifying matches, including the match against the USMNT. 

One of the main surprises in Canada's call-up was the selection of Stephen Eustáquio, who was in doubt for the games against Honduras, the United States, and El Salvador due to COVID issues.

The absence of Alphonso Davies is a fact that draws attention to the Canadian national team. However, as it has been anticipated for some weeks, the Bayern Munich player will be absent for these matches due to the recent case of myocarditis that he presented in previous days.

However, despite the absence of the Bayern star, the Canadian national team will have a very competitive team, with the presence of stars such as Tajon Buchanan and goal scorer Jonathan David, who will be responsible for keeping the Maple Leafs at the top of the Octagonal.

Canada roster for January/February World Cup qualifiers

GOALKEEPERS (3)

Milan Borjan – Red Star Belgrade

Maxime Crépeau – LAFC

Jayson Leutwiler – Oldham Athletic

DEFENDERS (9)

Samuel Adekugbe – Hatayspor FC

Derek Cornelius – Panetolikos FC

Cristián Gutierrez – Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Doneil Henry – Unattached

Alistair Johnston – CF Montréal

Scott Kennedy – SSV Jahn Regensburg

Richie Laryea – Nottingham Forest FC

Kamal Miller – CF Montréal

Steven Vitória – Moreirense FC

MIDFIELDERS (6)

Stephen Eustáquio – Porto

Liam Fraser – KMSK Deinze

Atiba Hutchinson – Beşiktaş JK

Mark-Anthony Kaye – Colorado Rapids

Jonathan Osorio – Toronto FC

Samuel Piette – CF Montréal

FORWARDS (7)

Tajon Buchanan – Club Brugge KV

Lucas Cavallini – Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Jonathan David – Lille OSC

David Junior Hoilett – Reading FC

Cyle Larin – Beşiktaş JK

Liam Millar – FC Basel

Iké Ugbo – KRC Genk

Currently, at the top of the CONCACAF Octagonal table with 16 points from eight games (4W-0L-4D record), Canada will travel to face Honduras on January 27 and El Salvador on February 2. In between, they will host the United States on January 30 in Hamilton, Ontario.

In the last FIFA Date played in October 2021, the Maple Leafs won their two home games against Costa Rica (1-0) and Mexico (2-1) respectively.