Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterAlphonso Davies is expected to make his return from injury in Canadas crucial World Cup clash with Switzerland.The 25-year-old has not played since suffering a hamstring issue in the second leg of Bayern Munichs Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 6.It has forced Canada captain Davies to watch the co-hosts opening two games at World Cup 2026 from the sidelines.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kIs Alphonso Davies injured for Canada vs Switzerland?Jesse Marschs side have performed well in their skippers absence, claiming their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto before ticking off a maiden win at the tournament with a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in Vancouver.It leaves Canada top of Group B heading into their crucial clash with Switzerland in Vancouver at 8pm BST tonight and they will win the group if they avoid defeat. You may like Is Alphonso Davies injured? Injury latest on Canada star Huge blow for Jesse Marsch as he loses star player on eve of Canada's opening game Canada vs Qatar Team News: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full Marschs side must win Group B to ensure they play their last-32 and - if they progress - last-16 fixtures in Vancouver, with any other outcome forcing them to contest their knockout games in the USA.Davies big-game experience could be crucial against Switzerland and manager Marsch expects his captain to feature, although potentially only from the bench.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."We will evaluate what we need of him in the game," the former Leeds United boss told CBC. "I would like to get him into the match, for sure.And I think that he can have a big impact, both on us physically and football wise, but also mentally, psychologically, to have our captain back, our best player back in the team. I think this is a big factor."Marsch added: "It's so much more than just what he brings on the pitch it's what he represents to us. So, the good news is he's looking great, he's in training, he looks great, he looks fit, he looks ready to go, excited. So, let's see how things go, but I expect him to play."Davies, who can operate in several positions, has won 58 caps for Canada but has not featured for his country since October 2024 due to a string of injuries.The Bayern star played just 23 times for his club last season and did not make his first appearance of the campaign until December 9.He started all three of Canadas games at World Cup 2022 in Qatar, scoring in a 4-1 defeat by Croatia, and will now hope to help his country reach the knockout phase for the first time.TOPICSCanadaWorld Cup 2026James RobertsFreelance writerJames Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
