Key Highlights
- Canada qualified for its first World Cup in 40 years in 2022 but failed to earn points.
- Jesse Marsch is the new coach for Canada, focusing on program development.
- Mexico is co-hosting the World Cup for the third time, after previous tournaments in 1970 and 1986.
- Mexico was eliminated in the group stage at Qatar 2022, marking a significant decline in performance.
- Historically, Mexico had reached the Round of 16 in seven consecutive World Cups before 2022.