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Alphonso Davies' status uncertain ahead of Canada's World Cup match

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:17 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Alphonso Davies' status uncertain ahead of Canada's World Cup match
Summary

Canada’s captain Alphonso Davies is battling a hamstring injury ahead of their World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto. Although he previously expressed pessimism about his participation, Davies stated his availability remains uncertain, emphasizing the importance of recovery. He trained separately on June 8, and the Canadian coaching staff, including Jesse Marsch, is working closely with Bayern Munich to monitor his progress. Following this match, Canada is scheduled to face Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24.

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Status Watch
  • •Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.
  • •Davies' injury status is still uncertain.
  • •He trained separately from the team.
  • •Canada plays Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24.
Latest Updates
  • 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Jesse Marsch gives fresh injury update on Alphonso Davies ahead of Canada's World Cup opener
  • 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Alphonso Davies injury update as Canada captain set to miss World Cup opener
  • 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern defender Davies to miss Canada's World Cup opener
  • 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Will Canada captain Alphonso Davies play in World Cup? Latest injury updates
What they're saying
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Alphonso Davies will miss Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Jesse Marsch without his captain for a historic home-stage test. Canada heads into Friday’s match with a genuine chance to secure the first World Cup win in the team’s history, a milestone that makes this opener more than just the start of a new campaign.

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Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies won't be available to World Cup co-hosts Canada for their tournament opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday. Coach Jesse Marsch said in a news conference on Thursday that the player is not yet fully recovered from a thigh injury.

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When Canada play their World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday night at 21:00 CEST, they will be without their captain.As Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed at his pre-match press c...

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