Canada captain Alphonso Davies is ruled out of the team’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field. Multiple reports say Davies will not play in the match, leaving Canada without its captain for the group-stage start under coach Jesse Marsch. The outlets also report that Marsch indicates Davies is expected to return before the group stage concludes, though his availability for subsequent matches is not specified in the coverage provided. Canada enters Friday’s opener aiming to build on its historic bid in the tournament, with the match framed as an opportunity to secure the program’s first-ever World Cup win. While Davies’ absence is a significant development for the squad, the reports agree on the immediate impact: he is not part of the lineup for the Bosnia and Herzegovina fixture. The situation centers on timing—Canada plans to manage the opener without Davies, while hoping for his return later in the group stage based on the coach’s comments.