Alphonso Davies

Davies (hamstring) returned to team play during Canada's World Cup training session, marking an encouraging development in his recovery ahead of the tournament opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, according to Joshua Kloke of TheAthletic.

Analysis: Davies had been limited to individual sessions on the grass in recent days, raising serious doubts about his availability for the opening fixture. His return to play is a significant step forward, though the coaching staff are likely to treat this as a precautionary return given the importance of having him fully fit rather than rushing him back before he is ready. Richie Laryea had been expected to cover at left-back if Davies could not prove his fitness in time, with the Canadian star's availability now looking considerably more positive heading into the tournament.

Jun 2, 2026

Set to miss Bosnia game

Davies (hamstring) is expected to miss Canada's first World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, having told Sid Seixeiro of The Sid Seixeiro Show that "considering when the injury was, and you do the mathematics, no, it will not be possible," per Canadian Soccer Daily.

Analysis: Davies has been involved in limited training sessions on the grass with the Canadian national team, but the early World Cup kickoff will come too soon for him to see action. Therefore, another option such as Richie Laryea will have to be deployed at left-back. Meanwhile, the star player will aim to return for the second group-stage clash with Qatar. He was in good form prior to the issue, producing one goal and two assists over his last five appearances for Bayern Munich.

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