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Saliba<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<section class=\"wc-hero\"><div class=\"wc-wrap wc-hgrid\">\r\n<div><span class=\"wc-eyebrow\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada \u00b7 Midfielder \u00b7 World Cup 2026<\/span>\r\n<h1>Nathan Saliba<\/h1>\r\n<div class=\"wc-byline\"><span>By <strong>DankBros Editorial Team<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"sep\">\u00b7<\/span><span>Updated July 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n<p class=\"wc-hero-intro\">Nathan Saliba is a midfielder for <strong>RSC Anderlecht<\/strong> and a member of <strong>Canada&#8217;s 26-man squad<\/strong> at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA under head coach Jesse Marsch.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wc-ctas\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\" class=\"wc-btn wc-btn-amber\">Full Canada Squad<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/#matches\" class=\"wc-btn wc-btn-ow\">Canada&#8217;s Matches<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-chips\"><span class=\"wc-chip\">RSC Anderlecht<\/span><span class=\"wc-chip\">Midfielder<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wc-photo\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-position:center top\" src=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/wc2026\/players\/nathan-saliba.jpg\" alt=\"Nathan Saliba \u2014 Canada\" loading=\"lazy\"><div style=\"font-size:.64rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin:-.5rem 0 .7rem;text-align:right\">\ud83d\udcf7 Bryan Berlin \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)<\/div><h3>Player Profile<\/h3><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Position<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">Midfielder<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Club<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">RSC Anderlecht<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">From<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">Montreal, Quebec<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wc-grow\"><span class=\"wc-glab\">Nation<\/span><span class=\"wc-gval\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap wc-qa\"><div class=\"wc-qabox\"><div class=\"wc-qalab\">\u2726 Quick answer<\/div><p>Nathan Saliba (Midfielder, RSC Anderlecht) is one of 26 players selected by Jesse Marsch for Canada&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap wc-layout\">\r\n<div class=\"wc-article\">\r\n<section id=\"about\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2 first\">Who is Nathan Saliba?<\/h2><p>Nathan Saliba is a young Montreal-born midfielder who earned a move to Belgian giants Anderlecht. He scored in Canada&#8217;s 6-0 win over Qatar and is one of the emerging talents in Canada&#8217;s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.<\/p><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"career\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Career &amp; National-Team Role<\/h2>\r\n<p>Nathan Saliba earned selection to Canada&#8217;s squad on merit and features as a midfielder for both RSC Anderlecht and Les Rouges. Under Jesse Marsch, Canada has built one of its strongest-ever squads, blending European-based talent with MLS experience.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wc-tip\"><div class=\"l\">Quick fact<\/div><p>Nathan Saliba represents RSC Anderlecht at club level and Canada at international level, competing at a home World Cup in 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"wc\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Nathan Saliba at the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/h2>\r\n<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Canada played its home group-stage matches at <strong>BMO Field in Toronto<\/strong> et <strong>BC Place in Vancouver<\/strong>, reaching the Round of 16 for the first time.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Canada&#8217;s fixtures:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Canada 1\u20131 Bosnia and Herzegovina \u2014 Group B, BMO Field (June 12)<\/li><li>Canada 6\u20130 Qatar \u2014 Group B, BC Place (June 18)<\/li><li>Switzerland 2\u20131 Canada \u2014 Group B, BC Place (June 24)<\/li><li>Canada 1\u20130 South Africa \u2014 Round of 32, Los Angeles Stadium (June 28)<\/li><li>Canada vs Morocco \u2014 Round of 16, NRG Stadium (July 4)<\/li><\/ul><\/section>\r\n<section id=\"record\"><h2 class=\"wc-h2\">Nathan Saliba \u2014 Key Facts<\/h2><div class=\"wc-tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"wc-tbl\"><tbody><tr><td>Full name<\/td><td>Nathan Saliba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Position<\/td><td>Midfielder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current club<\/td><td>RSC Anderlecht<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Born\/raised<\/td><td>Montreal, Quebec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tournament<\/td><td>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head coach<\/td><td>Jesse Marsch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<aside class=\"wc-side\"><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><ul class=\"wc-toc\"><li><a href=\"#about\">Who is Nathan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#career\">Career &amp; role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wc\">At the World Cup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#record\">Canada record<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>Key facts<\/h4><ul class=\"wc-kf\"><li><b>Position:<\/b> Midfielder<\/li><li><b>Club:<\/b> RSC Anderlecht<\/li><li><b>Squad:<\/b> Canada 26<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wc-sbox\"><h4>Explore<\/h4><div class=\"wc-nav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\">Canada squad &amp; fixtures \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/world-cup-2026-toronto\/\">Matches in Toronto \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/world-cup-2026-vancouver\/\">Matches in Vancouver \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-faq\"><div class=\"wc-wrap\"><h2>FAQ \u2014 Nathan Saliba<\/h2><p class=\"intro\">Common questions about Nathan Saliba at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p><details class=\"wc-faqi\" open><summary>Is Nathan Saliba in Canada&#8217;s 2026 World Cup squad?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Yes. Nathan Saliba (Midfielder, RSC Anderlecht) was named to Canada&#8217;s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by head coach Jesse Marsch.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>What club does Nathan Saliba play for?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Nathan Saliba plays for RSC Anderlecht.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>What position does Nathan Saliba play for Canada?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Nathan Saliba is a midfielder.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"wc-faqi\"><summary>Where can I watch Nathan Saliba at the World Cup?<\/summary><div class=\"wc-faqa\"><p>Nathan Saliba features for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (11 June\u201319 July). See Canada&#8217;s full fixture list on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dankbros.net\/fr\/canada-world-cup-2026\/\">Canada team hub<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wc-wrap\" style=\"padding:1.5rem 0 2.5rem\"><div class=\"wc-author\"><div class=\"wc-avatar\">DB<\/div><div><span class=\"wc-atag\">Editorial Team<\/span><h3>DankBros Editorial Team<\/h3><div class=\"wc-atitle\">Sports &amp; Culture Desk<\/div><p class=\"wc-abio\">Our editorial team compiles World Cup 2026 coverage from official and reputable sources for Canadian readers, updated as the tournament progresses.<\/p><div class=\"wc-acreds\"><span class=\"wc-cred\">Independent editorial<\/span><span class=\"wc-cred\">Sourced from Canada Soccer &amp; FIFA<\/span><span class=\"wc-cred\">Updated July 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wc-disc\"><strong>Editorial note<\/strong>Independent, informational World Cup coverage. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, Canada Soccer, or any player or club. No cannabis products are advertised or sold on this page. You must be 19+ (18+ in AB, 21+ in QC) to purchase cannabis in Canada. Data sourced from Canada Soccer, FIFA and major outlets; confirm live details at official sources.<\/div><div class=\"wc-refs\"><h4>Sources &amp; references<\/h4><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/canadasoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada Soccer \u2014 official<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fifa.com\/en\/tournaments\/mens\/worldcup\/canadamexicousa2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN Soccer \u2014 results &amp; stats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Nathan+Saliba+Canada+Soccer+profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nathan Saliba \u2014 profile &amp; stats<\/a><\/li><li>Photo of Nathan Saliba: Bryan Berlin \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Nathan_Saliba_Canada_v_Qatar_18_June_2026-208_%28cropped%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/li><\/ol><\/div><p style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:#9ca3af;margin-top:.8rem\"><em>Updated July 2026. Live scores and squad details change \u2014 confirm with official sources.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd1e Informational sports coverage. DankBros sells cannabis only to adults 19+. Not affiliated with FIFA or Canada Soccer. 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