Canadian fans eagerly wait for the return of their captain, Alphonso Davies, who missed the FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The Bayern Munich full-back has been out of the national set-up for nearly a year due to frequent injuries. After recovering from a knee issue, he hurt his hamstring, which raised doubts over his availability at the World Cup. Davies is said to have regained fitness as Canada coach Jesse Marsch announces that “he is ready” to take the field. The Reds are now gearing up for the second Group B game against Qatar, and Davies is expected to play some minutes in the important fixture, scheduled for June 18.
Will Alphonso Davies Play in Canada vs Qatar?
Davies’ return will be a huge boost for the Canada national football team, one of the co-hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026. One of the best left-backs of this generation, Davies was named the national captain in June 2024. He will be determined to lead Canada in a memorable campaign on home soil. As revealed by Marsch, Davies is available for selection and may feature in the match against Qatar. However, it’s yet to be known if the Canadian captain will start or come in as a substitute later in the game. In Davies’ absence, Richie Lareya starred in the left-back role against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Can Canada Qualify For World Cup 2026 Knockouts By Defeating Qatar?
The Group B race remains in balance after all teams played out a draw on the opening matchday. While Canada shared spoils with Bosnia, Qatar also had a similar result against Switzerland. With the top two teams from 12 groups and the eight best third-placed sides set to advance to the next stage, Canada will almost guarantee a knockout spot if they secure three points from the upcoming Group B clash, to be held in Vancouver.
