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Canada Calls Tigres’ Marcelo Flores to January Camp for Guatemala Friendly

The non-FIFA call-up offers the dual-national winger a chance to impress Jesse Marsch for 2026 plans without locking in his association.

Overview

  • Canada Soccer named Flores to a 20-man “Road to 2026” camp running January 8–18 in Irvine, California.
  • The schedule includes a friendly against Guatemala on January 17 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • Because the camp falls outside a FIFA window, participation does not cap-tie him, and any switch would require a formal one-time change of association.
  • Flores has appeared for Mexico in youth competitions and senior friendlies before turning 21, and he trained with Canada as a sparring player in November.
  • Club release is not mandatory for this window; Canada said it coordinated with teams, and reports suggest Tigres’ approval, which could mean Flores misses early Clausura fixtures.