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Ahead of the International Friendly between the United States and Canada on Wednesday 7 October 2026, these are the predicted lineups both camps look likely to field. With no injury or suspension absences logged for either side in the data, the selection question here is less about enforced changes and more about whether Mauricio Pochettino and Jesse Marsch stick with the XIs that have carried their recent form. Below is the projected team news for each side before kickoff.
Predicted USA Line-up
The USA projection is built around a 4-2-3-1, which also happens to be Mauricio Pochettino’s preferred formation, so there is no tension between the data and the coach’s known approach. This is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – which points to continuity rather than wholesale change for this friendly. Diego Kochen’s place in goal is the shakiest element of the XI, with only one start logged across the sample used here, while at the other end of the scale Giovanni Reyna has started all three of the matches used for this projection, making him the most reliably selected outfield player in the group.
USA predicted XI: Diego Kochen; Antonee Robinson, Auston Trusty, Alex Freeman, Chris Richards; Giovanni Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter, Tyler Adams, Cavan Sullivan, Malik Tillman; Julian Hall
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Diego Kochen | 1/3 | 1/3 | |
| D | Antonee Robinson | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| D | Auston Trusty | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| D | Alex Freeman | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| D | Chris Richards | 1/3 | 1/3 | |
| M | Giovanni Reyna | 3/3 | 3/3 | |
| M | Sebastian Berhalter | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| M | Tyler Adams | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| M | Cavan Sullivan | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| M | Malik Tillman | 2/3 | 2/3 | |
| F | Julian Hall | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Canada Predicted Lineup
Canada’s expected XI is set up in a 4-4-2 that matches Jesse Marsch’s preferred formation, though this projection rests on just two recent lineups and should be read as tentative rather than settled fact. Even so, the side has been largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, suggesting Marsch has leaned on much the same group recently. Luc De Fougerolles has started both of the matches used here and looks close to a certainty in defence, whereas Jovan Ivanisevic’s inclusion stands out for the opposite reason – he has yet to start in either of the matches this projection draws on.
Canada predicted XI: Owen Goodman; Luc De Fougerolles, Richard Chukwu, Richie Laryea, Jovan Ivanisevic; Niko Sigur, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Ralph Priso, Stephen Eustáquio; Jonathan David, Jacob Shaffelburg
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 2 | Last 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Owen Goodman | 1/2 | 1/2 | |
| D | Luc De Fougerolles | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| D | Richard Chukwu | 1/2 | 1/2 | |
| D | Richie Laryea | 1/2 | 1/2 | |
| D | Jovan Ivanisevic | 0/2 | 0/2 | |
| M | Niko Sigur | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| M | Nathan-Dylan Saliba | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| M | Ralph Priso | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| M | Stephen Eustáquio | 1/2 | 1/2 | |
| F | Jonathan David | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| F | Jacob Shaffelburg | 2/2 | 2/2 |
How We Predict These XIs
Each projection is built from the most recent lineups available for that team – three for the USA and two for Canada – with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones when working out who is likely to start. Any player confirmed injured or suspended is removed from contention before the XI is built. This is a data-driven projection, not an official team announcement, and it can change once the real lineup is confirmed before kickoff.
Read also: USA vs Canada Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form as of 6 Oct 2026
Read also: USA vs Canada Prediction: 07.10.2026 International Friendly 2026
FAQ
What formation are USA and Canada predicted to use?
The USA projection has them lining up in a 4-2-3-1, matching Mauricio Pochettino’s preferred shape, while Canada are projected in a 4-4-2 under Jesse Marsch.
Who is predicted to start in goal?
Diego Kochen is projected to start in goal for the USA, having started the most recent match used in this sample, while Owen Goodman is the projected starter for Canada.
Are there any injuries or suspensions for this match?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either the USA or Canada ahead of this fixture.
When do USA and Canada play, and where can I see the predicted lineups?
The USA host Canada in an International Friendly on Wednesday 7 October 2026, and the predicted lineups and team news for that match are set out above.