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CANW17 Roster Unveiled for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™

Jen Herst names 21-player squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as Canada prepares to face Brazil, Norway and Ghana in group play

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:45 PM
CANW17 Roster Unveiled for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Jen Herst named Canada's 21-player squad for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.
  • Canada will face Brazil, Norway, and Ghana in Group C matches held in Rabat.
  • The 21-player roster includes four returning players from the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada Soccer has announced the 21-player roster selected by head coach Jen Herst for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. Canada will compete in Group C against Brazil, Norway, and Ghana, opening group play on October 18 in Rabat. Before the tournament begins, the squad will convene in Rabat on October 7 and contest a closed-door preparation match against Morocco on October 11.

The squad features 14 players born in 2009 and seven born in 2010, including nine players from Northern Super League club academies. Four players—Mélyna Alexis, Gabriela Istocki, Lacey Kindel, and Reed Tingley—return from the 2025 tournament squad. Canada qualified after finishing atop Group A in the 2026 Concacaf Women's U-17 Qualifiers.

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