Alphonso Davies misses World Cup match due to precautionary decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Alphonso Davies was sidelined for Canada's World Cup Round of 16 match against Morocco, as confirmed by Canada head coach Jesse Marsch. Despite concerns, tests showed no serious injury; however, Davies reported discomfort in his hamstring after training. Marsch opted to exclude Davies from the lineup to avoid risking further injury. Canada ultimately fell behind 1-0 without the contribution of one of their key players. Marsch indicated that Davies was disappointed to miss such a significant match, stressing the importance of his long-term health.
- •Davies reported hamstring discomfort after a training session.
- •Marsch confirmed no serious injury following MRI tests.
- •Canada lost to Morocco, exiting the World Cup.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Davies sidelined as precaution after training setback, says Marsch
"Bayern Munich fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Canada head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that Alphonso Davies did not suffer a serious injury despite missing his side's World Cup Round of 16 def...
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