Canada Soccer signs Jesse Marsch extension to 2030

Canada Soccer has signed head coach Jesse Marsch to a four-year contract extension that will see him lead the men’s national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The American coach, who took charge in May 2024, confirmed the new deal this week as the team prepares to co-host this summer’s tournament alongside the United States and Mexico.

Under Marsch, Canada has compiled a record of 12 wins, 12 draws, and five losses over 29 matches. The team reached the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America, finishing fourth, and climbed to a program-best 26th in the FIFA world rankings last year. In a statement, Marsch said he feels a deep connection to the team and the country and is thrilled to make a longer-term commitment to developing the program. He expressed belief in the potential of the current generation of players.

The extension comes just weeks before Canada kicks off its World Cup campaign on home soil. As an automatic qualifier and co-host, Canada will play all three of its Group B matches in front of domestic crowds, opening against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. The team will then face Qatar in Vancouver on June 18 and Switzerland, also in Vancouver, on June 24.