The Canada men's national soccer team is currently competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Last result: Canada 6-0 Qatar (2026-06-18).

What happened with fan visas?

Canada rejected 89% of fan visas from one World Cup nation. The Canadian government has been strict with visa applications, with Ghana having an 11% approval rate.

Why it matters for Canada men's national soccer team

The low approval rate has affected the turnout of fans from certain nations. Colombia had the highest rate of approvals, with 69% of their fans granted visa applications.

What comes next?

Canada has already learned who they will play in the round of 32. Ghana will see if they can make it through to the knockout stages. | Team | Visa Approval Rate | | --- | --- | | Ghana | 11% | | Colombia | 69% | The Canadian government requested that all fans include ‘FIFA World Cup 2026’ in their forms to help make their request more likely to be accepted.

Can Ghana play Canada in the World Cup?

There is a chance that both teams could go up against each other in the round of 16. But there are no guarantees that this would be in Canada, or if the pathway will align them up with each other. The Canada men's national soccer team will continue to compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with their next match pending.