Overview
- The Athletic reports Canada has approached Marcelo Flores to join the November window as a sparring player rather than an official call-up.
- Multiple outlets indicate the 22-year-old is open to the invitation after limited recent involvement with Mexico.
- Canada has friendlies set for Nov. 13 vs. Ecuador in Toronto and Nov. 18 vs. Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, with Flores expected only to train if he joins.
- Because his three senior Mexico appearances were friendlies, FIFA regulations would allow a future change of association if he chooses and completes the process.
- Coverage notes Flores’ sparse minutes at Tigres since 2023 as context for Canada’s interest in evaluating him ahead of the 2026 cycle.