Alphonso Davies limited in practice ahead of Canada's match against Qatar
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:44 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Alphonso Davies, Canada's captain, is limited in practice as he recovers from a hamstring injury ahead of the World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver. Davies was injured last month while playing for Bayern Munich against Paris Saint-Germain. He has not played for Canada since March 2025 following an ACL tear. Canada opened the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the group remains competitive with each team at one point. Defender Joel Waterman stated that the group is wide open and they aim for two wins in the next matches.
- •Davies remains in return to play protocol after a hamstring injury.
- •Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup opener.
- •Group B has all teams tied at one point after opening matches.
- •Qatar also earned a draw, finishing 1-1 with Switzerland.
- •Canada's next match is against Qatar on Thursday.
- 8:09 AMESPN Soccer — Canada's Davies fit to face Qatar in World Cup
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern star Alphonso Davies "available" for Canada's World Cup clash with Qatar
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Davies available for Canada's World Cup match against Qatar
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener
- 8:38 AMESPN Soccer — Canada's Davies not in full training pre Qatar
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Alphonso Davies still limited in practice as Canada prepares to face Qatar at the World Cup
"Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-host's second group match on Thursday against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out of the Champions League semifinals.
"Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury, coach Jesse Marsch said. The left back was injured last month while playing for Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals. In an open practice earlier this week, Davies was limited in training and was still in the return-to-play protocol.
"After missing Canada’s 1-1 opening World Cup draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to a muscle injury sustained while playing for Bayern Munich last month, Alphonso Davies could potentially return...
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 18, 2026, 8:09 AMCanada's Davies fit to face Qatar in World Cup
Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:31 AMBayern star Alphonso Davies "available" for Canada's World Cup clash with Qatar
After missing Canada’s 1-1 opening World Cup draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to a muscle injury sustained while playing for Bayern Munich last month, Alphonso Davies could potentially return...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:27 AMDavies available for Canada's World Cup match against Qatar
World Cup co-hosts Canada will have Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies available for their second group stage match against Qatar on Thursday. "He's been training this week and will be available.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:38 AMCanada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener
Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be available to play on Thursday against Qatar after he missed his team's World Cup opener while recovering from a hamstring injury, coach Jesse Marsch said. The left back was injured last month while playing for Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals. In an open practice earlier this week, Davies was limited in training and was still in the return-to-play protocol.
- ESPN SoccerJun 16, 2026, 8:38 AMCanada's Davies not in full training pre Qatar
Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:48 PMAlphonso Davies still limited in practice as Canada prepares to face Qatar at the World Cup
Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-host's second group match on Thursday against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out of the Champions League semifinals.
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