Canada’s under-20 Women’s World Cup squad has been announced by head coach Cindy Tye. The team comprises 21 players, including three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27.
Additionally, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland to assist with preparations before the World Cup commences. The players, coaches, and staff will convene in Lublin, Poland, on August 23 and then relocate to their tournament base camp in Bielsko-Biala on August 30. To gear up for the competition, the team is set to play a closed-door match against Spain on August 31.
Canada, one of the participating 24 nations, has been placed in Group B. Their first match is against England on September 5, followed by a game against Brazil on September 8. The group stage will conclude on September 11 with a match against Tanzania.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup following their victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, where they clinched the regional title for the third time.
Head coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the upcoming challenge, acknowledging the tough competition they will face. She emphasized the importance of embracing the challenge, competing with confidence, and making the most of the opportunity to represent Canada at this global stage.
The roster for the tournament includes players from various universities and clubs, with representatives in each position: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Additionally, alternates have been selected to support the team during the competition.