Canada Women's Team profile: key players, full squad list, coach for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

May 31, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV Schedules, Canada Women's National Football Team, 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

The fifth-ranked nation in women's football will be aiming to achieve glory at France 2019. Here's everything you need to know about them.

What is Canada's history in the FIFA Women's World Cup?

Having qualified for all but one FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, Canada came the closest to glory in 2003 where they finished in fourth. In 2015, they bowed out in the quarter-final stage on home soil and was eliminated in the group stage in every other edition.

What is Canada's group at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

USA's rivals are in Group E. For more information and analysis on Canada's Last 16 qualification chances, check out Group E: Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand, Netherlands - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup teams.

What is Canada's full squad list for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Goalkeepers: Stephanie Labbe, Kailen Sheridan, Sabrina D'Angelo

Defenders: Allysha Chapman, Kadeisha Buchanan, Shelina Zadorsky, Rebecca Quinn, Jayde Riviere, Ashley Lawrence, Shannon Woeller, Lindsay Agnew, Jenna Hellstrom

Midfielders: Desiree Scott, Sophie Schmidt, Gabrielle Carle, Jessie Fleming

Forwards: Deanne Rose, Jordyn Huitema, Christine Sinclair, Nichelle Prince, Janine Beckie, Adriana Leon

Who are the key players to watch for Canada at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Christine Sinclair may be 35, but the veteran striker remains an excellent goal scorer for her national side. No other player in history has made more appearances or scored more goals for the CONCACAF side than the Portland Thorns ace. This will be her fifth and probably her last attempt at FIFA Women's World Cup glory. Don't miss her in action

Who is Canada's coach?

Kenneth Heiner-Møller is the man in charge of FIFA's fifth-ranked nation in women's football. Having taken over the reins in January 2018, he succeeded the long-serving John Herdman. His predecessor led Canada to back-to-back bronze medals at the last two Olympics. However, bronze at France 2019 will not be the goal for the current manager.

How can I watch Canada's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup matches?

Canada will face Cameroon, New Zealand, and the Netherlands in their group stage matches, and here's how you can see them in action from wherever you are based: