Joel Waterman
Canada
DEF
Age
30
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Joel Waterman
Joel Waterman is one of Jesse Marsch's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a defender in the Canada squad. The Chicago Fire defender is 30 at kick-off and valued at around €2.00m.
Canada were drawn in Group B, alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. They open against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on 12 June, then face Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver on 18 June before meeting Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver on 24 June. Canada reached the finals as a co-host, allocated their place on 14 February 2023.
Canada were drawn in Group B, alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. They open against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on 12 June, then face Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver on 18 June before meeting Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver on 24 June. Canada reached the finals as a co-host, allocated their place on 14 February 2023.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Minutes played
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Playing Style
A right-footed centre-back who came up through the Canadian lower divisions before establishing himself in MLS, Waterman is a no-frills defender for Chicago Fire FC and Canada. He stands 1.85 m, is right-footed, and has played 647 minutes this season, dependable cover at the back for Jesse Marsch at 30.
World Cup History
This will not be Joel Waterman's first senior World Cup. He was part of Canada's squad in 2022, and Jesse Marsch has named him in the 26 once more for the finals. He arrives as a confirmed defender for the Canada group stage.
National Team
Canada
Tier 4
£10m
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Goal Rush Impact
A defender rather than a scorer, Waterman offers steady, unfussy work at the back, with 17 caps for Canada and 10 club games this season for Chicago Fire. As one of the lower-tier team picks, Canada carry a Tier 4 billing of £10m for the tournament.
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Waterman at the 2026 World Cup
Waterman is a confirmed defender in Jesse Marsch's 26-man Canada squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Canada side opening their Group B campaign in June.
Picking Canada in Goal Rush
At £10m, Canada come in at Tier 4 this time. First up for Canada are Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Joel Waterman World Cup 2026 FAQs
A Tier 4 team, Canada are set at £10m for the tournament. Jesse Marsch's side open the group against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it tracks Canada as a group rather than one player.
A Chicago Fire defender, Waterman answers Canada's call and was named by Jesse Marsch in the final 26, heading to the 2026 World Cup as part of the national-team squad.
Yes. Waterman was named in Canada's 2022 squad, so 2026 marks a second finals for him after Jesse Marsch kept him in the 26.
Waterman plays his club football for Chicago Fire. He is named among Canada's defenders in Jesse Marsch's final 26, with Canada opening their Group B campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in mid-June.
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