Canada will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup without their best player. Star forward and captain Alphonso Davies is expected to miss the June 12 opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained during his club duties with Bayern Munich.
What we know about the Davies situation
The 25-year-old picked up the hamstring injury while playing for Bayern Munich, and the timeline puts his availability for the opener in serious doubt. Head coach Jesse Marsch has struck an optimistic tone publicly, suggesting Davies could return for Canada’s second or third group-stage match depending on how rehab progresses.
Marsch has expressed confidence in his squad’s depth beyond Davies. Canada’s roster has matured considerably since their last World Cup appearance in Qatar in 2022, with several players now featuring regularly at top European clubs.
The Group B opener at BMO Field
