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Alphonso DaviesWorld Cup Availability Remains Unclear

A staged rehab program led by Bayern with Canada has limited public updates and left team officials without a firm decision on his next match.

Overview

  • Davies did not play in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 and gave an emotional pregame speech to the squad from the sideline.
  • The left back has not played since early May after injuring his hamstring in a Champions League semifinal and he has been recovering from a March 2025 ACL tear.
  • Davies joined return-to-play work at Canada’s training base in Vancouver on Monday, June 15, but coaches and medical staff declined to confirm his availability for the upcoming match against Qatar.
  • He remains on Canada’s 26-man World Cup roster while younger options such as 20-year-old Luc de Fougerolles have filled his starting role when he is unavailable.
  • Bayern and Canada are coordinating a staged rehab plan that prioritizes long-term recovery over rushed returns, and the next public medical update or matchday selection will determine whether Davies can rejoin play in the tournament.