Moïse Bombito

Bombito (leg) has made progress in his recovery and has a chance of seeing action Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina while potentially making his first World Cup start versus Qatar, Matthew Scianitti of TSN Sports reports.

Analysis: Bombito's issue wasn't serious enough for him to drop out of Canada's roster as initially feared, and he may now see a gradual increase in activity depending on how much the team requires his service in the initial contests. The defender, who has struggled with physical problems throughout the last year, could offer a solid reinforcement for his national team's back line at some point. In that case, he'll contend with Derek Cornelius and Luc De Fougerolles for playing time.

Jun 11, 2026

Likely confirmed in roster

Bombito (leg) is likely to be confirmed on Canada's official World Cup squad list submitted Thursday to FIFA, with sources indicating the Nice defender has made the final roster despite his ongoing recovery, according to OneSoccer.

Analysis: Bombito continues on a modified training program with the squad, with coach Jesse Marsch taking a day-by-day approach to his fitness while expressing optimism about his progress. His inclusion on the official roster comes at the expense of Ralph Priso, and while his availability for Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 remains uncertain, the coaching staff are hoping he can recover sufficiently in the next three to four days to be in contention for selection.

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