Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener

Canada captain Alphonso Davies is likely to miss the June 12 FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Canada is likely to open its FIFA World Cup without captain Alphonso Davies, with head coach Jesse Marsch saying Monday that Davies is not expected to be ready for the June 12 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.

Davies is working his way back from a hamstring injury. Marsch told reporters he expects the captain to play in the tournament, but said the opener will likely come too soon.

The update gives Canada a clearer short-term picture while leaving the broader tournament timeline open. Davies’ status now centers less on whether he will be involved at all and more on when he can return after missing, or likely missing, the first game.

For Canada, the distinction matters as preparations tighten for the Toronto opener. Marsch’s comments suggest the team must plan for its first match without Davies while continuing to monitor his recovery for the games that follow.

No further timetable was included in the report beyond Marsch’s expectation that Davies will be available at some point during the World Cup. The next meaningful update will be whether his recovery changes Canada’s plans before June 12 or confirms a return later in the tournament.