Jayden Nelson replaces injured midfielder Marcelo Flores on Canada World Cup roster

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Canada forward Jayden Nelson strikes the ball during a June 5, 2026 international friendly soccer match against Ireland in Montreal, Quebec.https://i.cbc.ca/ais/4f9e804c-8dea-49a0-ab39-f8fd68d92d86,1781021540565/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Winger Jayden Nelson changed teams ahead of the MLS season in a bid to make Canada's World Cup squad.

He spent last season with the Vancouver Whitecaps, posting two goals and eight points over 23 regular-season appearances." width="620" />

Jayden Nelson is replacing injured midfielder Marcelo Flores on Canada's roster at the FIFA World Cup.

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