What happened: The pair enters Canada's squad pool for the September-October 2026 FIFA international window after both featured in Vancouver's midfield mix this month. The nod lands 14 days after Badwal said he was ready for a Canadian Championship test ahead of the first semifinal leg scheduled for Wednesday.

Why it matters: The timing matters for Vancouver, which has Canadian Championship semifinals on the horizon and back-to-back home matches at BC Place. National-team duty in that stretch can thin midfield availability during a crowded part of the schedule.

What to watch: Canada's final match dates in the window will determine how much club time the pair misses. Vancouver's next team sheets will show how the midfield rotation shifts around the call-ups.