Will Alphonso Davies Miss the World Cup For Team Canada?

Canada defender Alphonso Davies during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against the United States, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Alphonso Davies is Canada’s best and most important player heading into the 2026 World Cup. 

Davies’ availability is going to have a significant impact on Canada’s odds in the soccer betting markets at the BetMGM sportsbook, which at the moment are +15000.

Will Alphonso Davies Be Back For the World Cup?

Yes, Davies is expected to be available for the World Cup. 

The 25-year-old star has had some injury issues in recent years, but he’s back to full fitness and ready to contribute for the Canucks this summer. 

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What Was Alphonso Davies’ Injury?

Davies suffered a strain in his right hamstring in March, sidelining him for three club matches and Canada’s friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia.

Head coach Jesse Marsch opted to leave Davies off his squad to ensure he could return to full fitness. Davies made his return from injury as a late substitute for Bayern Munich against Freiburg on April 4. 

Why Didn’t Alphonso Davies Play for Canada? 

Davies didn’t play for Canada against Icela Tunisia in the March international break due to a hamstring strain suffered earlier in the month. 

Canada drew both matches without their captain. 

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