# Jesse Marsch: Canada's soccer manager on US propaganda

> Canada's soccer coach Jesse Marsch says Americans are 'inundated with propaganda' since childhood.
- Title: Jesse Marsch: Canada's soccer manager on US propaganda
- Summary: Canada's soccer coach Jesse Marsch says Americans are 'inundated with propaganda' since childhood. Jesse Marsch, Canada's men's soccer coach, claims…
- Keywords: jesse marsch, canada, canada men's soccer, mark carney, us soccer federation, world cup, canada us relations, football corruption, sports, Jesse, Marsch, Canada's
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/04/jesse-marsch-interview-canada-united-states-john-carney
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:30:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jesse marsch, canada, canada men's soccer, mark carney, us soccer federation, world cup, canada us relations, football corruption, sports
## Jesse Marsch leads Canada to World Cup last 16 exit
Jesse Marsch guided Canada to a last 16 exit at the 2026 World Cup this summer.
## Marsch: Canada more European than US
Marsch says Canada feels more European than the US, with potential EU membership discussions.
## Marsch praises Mark Carney
Marsch describes Canadian prime minister Mark Carney as intelligent and relatable like Obama.
## Carney and Marsch share humor
Carney jokes about Marsch's Everton fandom, saying he doesn't switch teams like others.
## Marsch on US propaganda
Marsch claims Americans have been told they are the world's best since childhood.

> We Americans have been inundated with propaganda since we were young
## Marsch on US frustration
Marsch explains Americans feel they deserve different treatment when they don't feel in control.
## Marsch on Balogun ruling
Marsch says the Balogun ruling would never happen in other countries, explaining global resentment.
## Marsch on US soccer corruption
Marsch criticizes Manchester City's financial practices during the 2022-23 season.
## Marsch on Leeds United
Marsch notes Leeds United's financial struggles during the 2022-23 season.
## Marsch on US-Soccer tensions
Marsch has faced criticism from US Soccer Federation over job offers and renege.
## Marsch on World Cup memes
Marsch jokes about his sideline antics during the World Cup match against Qatar.
## Key takeaway

Jesse Marsch, Canada's men's soccer coach, claims Americans have been told they are the world's best since youth, which explains their frustration when they don't feel in control.