Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWith the very greatest of respect, Canada do not have the most star-studded side at this summer's World Cup.But their one undisputed megastar, Alphonso Davies, faces a real battle to play a part for his country on home turf at the tournament.The Canada left-back has arrived back in his home country following a heavily disrupted season for German champions Bayern Munich, sparking doubts about how much football he will actually be able to play.Alphonso Davies 'not 100% yet' after MRIDavies tore a cruciate ligament in March 2025 that left him sidelined for nine months.Then, in February, the 25-year-old was sidelined again for a month with a hamstring injury. You may like Huge blow for Jesse Marsch as he loses star player on eve of Canada's opening game Canada squad World Cup 2026: Jesse Marsch's team look to make history as hosts How to watch Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina for FREE: Live stream details Canada will have been encouraged that Davies returned from that in April to play a run of games in the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB-Pokal... only for him to pick up another injury in May.Davies was nonetheless selected in Jesse Marsch's squad in hopes that he would be able to return in time to play a part in the group stage.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Canada boss has confirmed that Davies will not play in their opening game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, however.Davies has been involved in training, with the Canadian medical staff keeping a watchful eye on his progress.Marsch said on Thursday that Davies has had an MRI and is 'healing incredibly well, but not at 100 per cent just yet'.The expectation is that Davies may be fit enough to feature against Qatar in Canada's second Group B game, which comes on Thursday, June 18.This is Canada's third appearance at a men's World Cup, but they are still yet to pick up a single point in the competition.Their previous outings, in 1986 and 2022, both saw them sent home having lost all three of their group stage games.TOPICSAlphonso DaviesCanadaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
