Alphonso Davies is injured and misses Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field, according to multiple reports. Canada’s coach Jesse Marsch confirms Davies is not available for the match and instead manages the team without its captain. In the opener, Canada draws 1–1 with Bosnia, with Davies watching from the sidelines.
Other coverage indicates Davies later recovers and becomes available for subsequent matches. NDTV reports Davies is introduced as a substitute after being declared fit by Marsch following recovery from a hamstring injury, and he is not limited to just one appearance later in the tournament. Fox Sports also says Marsch indicates Davies is available ahead of Canada’s next knockout stage match against South Africa. Additional reports describe Davies expected to come on during later group matches, and that Marsch weighs whether he should start or enter as a substitute in matches that follow.
Overall, sources agree Davies does not play the Bosnia opener due to his hamstring issue, but he returns to action later, with Marsch using a cautious approach to timing his involvement.
