Moise Bombito
Canadian centre-back whose disputed fitness cleared for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
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Can Canada build on their 2022 debut with Bombito anchoring a more experienced defensive unit?
Timeline for Moise Bombito
Confirmed fit for Canada's opener after an earlier disputed tibia injury report
2026 FIFA World Cup: Neymar out as five squads file verdicts- Is Moise Bombito fit for the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Canada confirmed Bombito's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage after earlier doubts about his availability, according to the federation's pre-tournament squad announcement.Source: event
- What club does Moise Bombito play for?
- Bombito plays for Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, where he has established himself as one of the league's strongest young centre-backs.
- Who else did Canada lose to injury for the 2026 World Cup?
- Canada lost Marcelo Flores to an ACL injury, ruling him out of the entire 2026 World Cup, in addition to Bombito's earlier fitness concerns which were ultimately resolved.Source: event
Background
Moise Bombito is a Canadian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in France to Congolese parents, he developed through French youth football before joining Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, where he established himself as one of the league's most composed young defenders. He earned his first senior call-up to Canada and became part of Jesse Marsch's squad building towards the 2026 cycle.
Bombito's place in Canada's 2026 World Cup squad was subject to earlier fitness disputes, but the Canadian federation confirmed he was available ahead of the tournament opener. Canada's roster was also significantly affected by Marcelo Flores, whose ACL injury ruled him out entirely.
Bombito's defensive solidity is considered important to Canada's group-stage prospects. Canada are appearing at their second consecutive World Cup — having qualified automatically as co-hosts after their 2022 Qatar appearance ended at the group stage — and the squad's defensive resilience will be tested against stronger opposition at a full 48-team tournament.
