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Jesse Marsch

Coach of Canada's national team in the 2026 World Cup, managing players including Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David.

2026-05-252026-07-06

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and hit back at "bold" claims by Canada's Jesse Marsch.

    Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters
  3. Citizen Digital

    "I think this is only the beginning and I hope we'll keep producing this kind of run for many years." Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he believed his team had been the superior side but paid the price for poor finishing.

    France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
  4. Citizen Digital

    A much tougher taks awaits in Houston on Saturday when highly-fancied Morocco face Jesse Marsch's men.

    Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in World Cup
  5. The Standard

    first half littered with more bookings than shots, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi fired the opener on 50 minutes.Canada -- playing the biggest game in their footballing history -- pushed for an equaliser, but Ounahi scored his second to finally see off the resistance of Jesse Marsch

    Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    "The timing of the goal means that the win is incredibly dramatic, and I think the effect that it will have in Canada and the inspiring of people will be immense," said Canada coach Jesse Marsch.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  8. The Standard

    ing to win their group -- will now face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston in the last 16 on July 4, as South Africa's World Cup adventure comes to an end."We felt like we could wear them down over time, and it took 92 minutes, but we got there," said Canada coach Jesse Marsch

    Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
  9. The Standard

    "The timing of the goal means that the win is incredibly dramatic, and I think the effect that it will have in Canada and the inspiring of people will be immense," said Canada coach Jesse Marsch.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  10. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Canada coach Jesse Marsch is banking on the "X-factor" of returning superstar Alphonso Davies to elevate his team as they face South Africa in both sides' first-ever World Cup knockout tie in Los Angeles on Sunday.

    Canada's Davies 'available' for historic knockout clash
  11. The Standard

    Their American coach Jesse Marsch is banking on the "X-factor" of returning superstar Alphonso Davies to elevate his team in Sunday's showdown.Bayern Munich defender Davies was sidelined for the entire group phase due to a hamstring injury and Marsch said he relished the return o

    Co-hosts Canada and South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clash
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

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    Canada targeting World Cup first in Group B campaign

Yesterday

  1. Morocco reaches World Cup quarter-finals, coach dismisses 'surprise' label

    Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 and will face France or Paraguay next. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team is "no longer a surprise" given their 2022 semi-final appearance and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations win.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France beats Paraguay 1-0, faces Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals

    Kylian Mbappe scored a 70th-minute penalty as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16, advancing to a quarterfinal matchup against Morocco on Saturday.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Canada, Mexico, USA advance in home-hosted World Cup

    Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Houston on Saturday, with goals from Azzedine Ounahi (twice) and Soufiane Rahimi, to advance to the quarter-finals where they will face France or Paraguay.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Brazil, Germany, Netherlands begin World Cup knockout stage

    Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup knockout debut

    Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, advancing Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Brazil, Germany, Netherlands advance to World Cup knockout stage

    Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Canada's Davies available for World Cup knockout against South Africa

    Canada coach Jesse Marsch says Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, sidelined by a hamstring injury, is "available" for the team's first-ever World Cup knockout match against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Marsch previously using Davies's potential return as a decoy in an earlier group-stage game.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Canada and South Africa meet in historic World Cup knockout

    Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Canada aims for first World Cup win as Group B co-hosts

    Canada, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, hope to claim their first-ever victory at the tournament after losing all six matches in their two previous appearances in 1986 and 2022. Coach Jesse Marsch's squad, featuring players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, will face Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland in Group B.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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