Why will Alphonso Davies miss Canada's friendlies?

Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring strain playing for Bayern Munich, ruling him out of the upcoming national team friendlies.

When did Alphonso Davies last play for Canada?

Alphonso Davies last played for Canada on March 23, 2025, during the Nations League Finals third-place game.

Who will fill in for Alphonso Davies for Canada?

In Alphonso Davies' absence, Toronto FC left back Richie Laryea and Norwich City midfielder Ali Ahmed are expected to play larger roles for the Canadian team.

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Davies' World Cup Hopes Dimmed by New Injury

13 Mar

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Summary

Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring strain, ruling him out of national team friendlies.
This latest injury delays his return to international duty after a year-long recovery.
Canada will co-host the World Cup this summer, with Davies expected to be a key player.

Davies' World Cup Hopes Dimmed by New Injury

Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring strain, sidelining him from Canada's upcoming international friendlies. The Bayern Munich star sustained the injury during a Champions League match on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. Head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed on Thursday, March 13, 2026, that Davies will not join the squad for matches in Toronto.

This latest injury comes after Davies spent much of 2025 recovering from an ACL tear. He had only recently returned to play in eight Bundesliga matches before this new setback. His last appearance for Canada was on March 23, 2025, during the Nations League Finals. The situation surrounding Davies' injury management had previously caused public disputes between his agent, Bayern Munich, and Canada Soccer, though Canada Soccer was later found to have followed proper protocols.