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FIFA Approves Marcelo Flores’ One-Time Switch to Canada, Clearing Him for World Cup Selection

The Canada-born Tigres attacker previously earned three Mexico caps.

Overview

  • FIFA’s Change of Association Platform recorded the decision on Feb. 11, formalizing his one-time change of association.
  • He is available for Canada’s March friendlies against Iceland on March 28 and Tunisia on March 31.
  • He is now a candidate for Jesse Marsch’s World Cup roster this summer.
  • Canada had pursued him in recent months, including a November training invite and a January call-up he could not join because the switch was not yet complete.
  • He arrives in strong club form with Tigres, posting three goals and an assist in his first seven matches of 2026.