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Edmonton Journal
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canadian men reach record high in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Article content Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Article content Article content Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Article content Article content Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curacao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Article content Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. Article content The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Article content Italy drops two places to No. 11. Article content Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Article content Article content Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Article content Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montreal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Article content Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Article content Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals.
National Post
10-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canadian men reach record high in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Article content Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Article content Article content Article content Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Article content Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curacao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Article content Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. Article content The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Article content Italy drops two places to No. 11. Article content Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Article content Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Article content Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montreal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Article content Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Article content Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals. Article content
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canadian men reach record high, climbing two places to No. 28 in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curaçao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Italy drops two places to No. 11. Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montréal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals. No. 70 Jamaica, No. 90 Haiti, No. 132 Congo and No. 171 Maldives each fell seven places. FIFA says 202 matches were played since the last rankings. —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian men reach record high, climbing two places to No. 28 in FIFA world rankings
The Canadian men continue to reach new heights under coach Jesse Marsch, climbing two places to a career-high No. 28 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Canada was ranked 49th when the American coach took over in May 2024. The Canadians have climbed steadily since to No. 48, 40, 38 and 35, surpassing its previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when it reached No. 31 in November. Canada closed out the year unchanged at No. 31 before setting a new mark in April at No. 30. Since then, the Canadians beat Ukraine 4-2 and lost to Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the Canadian Shield Tournament and defeated Honduras 6-0 and El Salvador 2-0, drawn Curaçao 1-1, and lost a penalty shootout to Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canada's lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014. The top five teams in the new rankings are unchanged with Argentina No. 1 followed by Spain, France, England and Brazil. Portugal jumps one place to No. 6, dropping the Netherlands to No. 7. Belgium is unchanged at No. 8 with Germany and Croatia each climbing one spot to No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. Italy drops two places to No. 11. Gold Cup winner Mexico jumps four spots to No. 13, behind unchanged Morocco, to leapfrog the U.S. and take over top spot in CONCACAF. The Americans, beaten 2-1 by Mexico in Sunday's Gold Cup final, moved up one place to No. 15. Canada ranks third in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Canada's next matches are against No. 48 Romania in Bucharest and No. 31 Wales in Swansea during the September FIFA window, followed by home and away friendlies in October against No. 24 Australia in Montréal and No. 14 Colombia in Harrison, N.J. Co-host Canada opens World Cup play on June 12, 2026, in Toronto. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Costa Rica is the biggest climber in the new rankings, up 14 places to No. 40 after making the Gold Cup quarterfinals, where it lost to the U.S. in a penalty shootout. No. 66 Honduras, up nine places, and No. 100 Guatemala, up six places, also jump thanks to making the Gold Cup semifinals. No. 70 Jamaica, No. 90 Haiti, No. 132 Congo and No. 171 Maldives each fell seven places. FIFA says 202 matches were played since the last rankings. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10
Globe and Mail
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Canadian striker Jonathan David inks five-year deal with Juventus
Canada forward Jonathan David signed a five-year contract with Juventus on Friday. After his five-year contract at Lille expired, David joined the record 36-time Italian champion on a free transfer, with the lack of an acquisition cost serving to up his salary. The deal is worth six million euros (C$9.61 million) per season, with up to two million euros (C$3.8 million) in bonuses, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported. It's the first big market move by new Juventus general manager Damien Comolli, who confirmed last month that Igor Tudor will stay on as coach. Juventus needs firepower up front, with Dusan Vlahovic having fallen out of favour and likely to leave the club. The 25-year-old David scored 25 goals and provided 12 assists in 49 matches across all competitions for Lille last season. David is also Canada's all-time leading men's scorer with 36 goals in 67 appearances. The move to Juventus is just the latest step up for the star forward, who has drawn rave reviews from past and present Canada coaches. 'He's a special talent,' John Herdman said in 2019. 'I think he's got big things coming.' 'He's the smartest player I've ever coached,' current Canada coach Jesse Marsch said last year. 'And so his understanding of what's happening in the game and how to move around to find the game in the right way, to help the team, I think is at a really high level. 'And the team knows that getting him in the match is really important for us.' Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., David was three months old when his family moved to their native Haiti and six when the family came north to Ottawa. He played for Gloucester Dragons Soccer, Ottawa Gloucester SC and Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club, representing Canada at the under-17 level. A trial with KAA Gent in Belgium came in 2017 after a scout saw him on video. He went to Belgium twice that year, spending time with the second team before earning a full-time invitation. After finishing high school in Ottawa, he returned to Europe to focus full-time on his soccer. David had to wait until he turned 18 in January 2018, before he could sign a pro contract. Asked whether he splurged on anything after signing his new deal, David smiles and shakes his head. 'No, no. I wouldn't say I'm a big spender,' he said at the time. 'I was just pretty happy.' He scored in his league debut for KAA Gent that August with a late equalizer against Zulte-Waregem as a substitute. And he kept scoring off the bench. In August 2020, he made the move to France's Lille for a reported transfer fee of 30 million euros ($46.8 million), which eclipsed Alphonso Davies' 2018 move to Bayern Munich from the Vancouver Whitecaps. David went on to score 109 goals in 231 games for Lille, including 25 in 48 appearances last season, reaching the 100-goal milestone for Lille in December when he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play. David made his senior debut for Canada in September 2018 in an 8-0 Nations League qualifying win over the U.S. Virgin Islands. He scored in the 32nd minute to become the youngest player to score for Canada on his debut, then added another five minutes later to become just the fifth to score twice in his first match. A two-time Canada Soccer Player of the Year (2019 and 2024), David lives up to his nickname of The Iceman. Nothing seems to faze him. Soft-spoken and unassuming off the pitch, he is in his element on it. David is able to drop back and initiate attacks or finish them. Able to find a crease in opposition defences, he has an uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time. And when he gets the ball, he knows what to do with it, able to score with both feet or his head. David's commitment to Canada was shown at the Gold Cup, where he played substantial minutes despite being out of contract, knowing an injury could derail his big-money move.
