Canada captain Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring injury in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semifinal second leg against PSG on May 8, putting his fitness in doubt for the World Cup.
However, if you’re wondering whether Davies will be available for the World Cup, the answer is yes. He made the team’s final roster, but how much of a factor will the star Bayern Munich player be?
Will he be ready for the first match on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and how far will Canada advance?
Canada World Cup Odds: Alphonso Davies Injury Update
Canada’s World Cup betting odds are +15000.
Canada’s World Cup soccer odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook didn’t change after Davies’ injury, remaining at +15000. Their odds to win Group B didn’t move either, staying at +225 since Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in penalties to secure the group’s final spot.
While their odds remained constant, Canada’s chances of making a deep run have been impacted by Davies’ injury.
Expected to miss four to five weeks, his presence in the opener is in serious doubt.
Even if he’s given the medical all-clear to play, the 25-year-old would be stepping into action against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a physically unforgiving side, without as much as a cameo appearance in a competitive match.
Davies won’t be at peak match sharpness, limiting his effectiveness as a game-breaker, which Canada desperately lacks.
Does Canada Need Davies to Qualify for the Knockout Stage?
While Canada doesn’t have the depth of a World Cup favourite, it has experienced replacements lined up if Davies cannot play a central role.
Richie Laryea will likely commandeer Davies’ spot on the left side of defence. With Davies unavailable since March 25 due to various injuries, including an ACL tear, Laryea has replaced the captain with aplomb.
Alistair Johnston would start at right back. Like teammate Moïse Bombito, Johnston missed eight months but returned to contribute to Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win.
While Johnston and Laryea represent a massive drop-off from Davies, Canada is still a heavy favourite to advance to the knockout stage.
That’s mainly due to the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 teams. With 16 additional knockout spots available, Canada has -400 odds to advance for the first time, representing an 80% probability.
That said, I don’t think Canada will secure automatic qualification without Davies at his best.
Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina have the talent and experience to exploit the fragility, making qualification via one of the eight best third-place spots more likely.
How Far Will Canada Advance at the World Cup 2026?
I expect Canada to accomplish two firsts: Win a World Cup match and advance to the knockout stage.
However, I don’t see them winning a Round of 32 match. They might have a chance if Davies and long-term injury returnee Bombito are at their best, but there are too many uncertainties.
With +125 odds, I’m backing Canada to exit the tournament in the Round of 32.
Canada World Cup Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | Location |
| June 12 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 p.m. ET | Toronto |
| June 18 | Qatar | 6 p.m. ET | Vancouver |
| June 24 | Switzerland | 3 p.m. ET | Vancouver |
World Cup Betting Odds 2026
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