Alphonso Davies Likely to Miss Canada’s 2026 World Cup Opener

Canada’s captain Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring strain while playing for Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi‑final. Coach Jesse Marsch said the injury makes Davies unlikely to be fit for Canada’s opening match on 12 June against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, but affirmed that the player will be available later in the tournament. Davies is expected to join the Canadian training camp in Edmonton at the end of May after completing part of his rehabilitation in Germany. The 25‑year‑old will be included in the 32‑player roster for the pre‑World Cup camp, and the coach confirmed that he remains in the final 26‑player squad despite missing the opener. Marsch emphasized close cooperation with Bayern Munich on Davies’s recovery and expressed confidence that the left‑back will contribute as the hosts progress through the group stage.