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Nelson Replaces Injured Flores in Canada's World Cup Squad
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Nelson Replaces Injured Flores in Canada's World Cup Squad

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Winger Jayden Nelson has replaced Marcelo Flores in Canada's World Cup squad due to an ACL tear.
  • Flores, 22, sustained the injury in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final last month.
  • Canada opens its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Canada's national soccer team has seen a late change to its roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, with winger Jayden Nelson stepping in for Marcelo Flores. Canada Soccer announced Tuesday that Flores has been ruled out of the tournament due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The 22-year-old Flores, a midfielder for Tigres UANL, suffered the season-ending injury during last month's CONCACAF Champions Cup final. His absence is a significant blow to the team's preparations.

Nelson, who plays for Austin FC, has been selected to fill the vacant spot on the Canadian men's national team (CANMNT) roster. The 23-year-old Nelson brings his own experience to the squad, having scored three goals in 14 appearances for Canada.

Co-hosts of the World Cup, Canada is set to begin its tournament campaign on June 12. Their opening match will be against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Canada is competing in Group B, alongside Qatar and Switzerland.

Austin FC’s Jayden Nelson has been selected to replace Tigres UANL's Marcelo Flores on #CANMNT's roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

— Canada SoccerOfficial announcement regarding the roster change.
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