American Jesse Marsch and Man Utd flop Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the running for Canada job ahead of 2026 World Cup after Jose Mourinho & Frank Lampard snubs

According to The Standard, both Marsch and Solskjaer have been approached by the Canadian Soccer Federation over their vacant head coach position. The ex-United boss has been out of work since being sacked in 2021, with Marsch being available since February 2023 - when he was removed by Leeds.

The report adds that former Chelsea and Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement is in the running, as well as Forge FC boss Bobby Smyrniotis and ex-Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka. Canada, alongside the U.S. and Mexico, will host the 2026 World Cup. They qualified for the 2022 World Cup - their first appearance in 36 years - but boss John Herdman left his role shortly thereafter for MLS side Toronto.

Both Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho turned down interview offers for the role, forcing Canada to explore other options to start building ahead of the next World Cup.

Canada will play in the 2024 Copa America this summer. Their group stage will pair them with Argentina, Peru and Chile as they take on Lionel Messi and the world champions.