"Red Bull New York defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been named to the Canadian men's national team camp ahead of its final two friendlies before rosters for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are due on June 1. While the final World Cup spots are deciphered in the UEFA and intercontinental play-offs, Canada an automatic qualifier for the tournament as a co-host alongside the United States and Mexico has tune-up matches against Iceland on March 26 and Tunisia on March 31."
"This is the 21-year-old right-back's second-ever call-up to the Canadian senior national team camp, and it is obviously a massive opportunity to prove that he can hang with the side for what will be the country's third-ever appearance at a World Cup (1986, 2022)."
"Marshall-Rutty was acquired by New York in a trade over the winter with CF Montreal for midfielder Wiki Carmona. He has started each of Red Bull's first four matches of the 2026 MLS season, and has looked comfortable there, providing steady defense and an extra layer of attack down the right wing alongside Cade Cowell."
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, a 21-year-old right-back for Red Bull New York, has been selected for the Canadian men's national team camp ahead of two final friendlies before World Cup rosters are finalized on June 1. Canada, as a co-host alongside the United States and Mexico, automatically qualified for the tournament and will face Iceland on March 26 and Tunisia on March 31, both matches in Toronto. This represents Marshall-Rutty's second senior national team call-up and provides an opportunity to secure a spot on Canada's World Cup roster for the country's third-ever World Cup appearance. Acquired by New York in a winter trade with CF Montreal, Marshall-Rutty has started all four of Red Bull's 2026 MLS season matches, demonstrating solid defensive play and offensive contributions on the right wing.
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