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Alphonso Davies excluded from Canada’s squad for personal reasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Alphonso Davies excluded from Canada’s squad for personal reasons

Summary

Alphonso Davies will not be part of Canada’s national team for the upcoming international friendly matches. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed this decision is due to Davies celebrating his marriage and honeymoon. The Canadian Soccer Association noted his unavailability for selection. Despite his absence, Davies has shown strong form at the club level, contributing with an assist in the Bundesliga and a goal in the Champions League. Canada is set to play against Chile and Peru before facing the United States in their next matches.

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Key Details

•Davies is unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
•He recently got married and is on his honeymoon.
•Canada will play against Chile and Peru in friendlies.
•Davies has performed well early this season at the club level.
•Marsch emphasized readiness for future competitions.

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Canada national team coach Jesse Marsch confirmed the reason behind leaving Alphonso Davies out of his squad for the upcoming international break. The Canadian Soccer Association earlier noted that ��...
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