Canada coach Jesse Marsch says Bayern Munich winger Alphonso Davies is available for the first-leg of Canada’s and South Africa’s first-ever World Cup knockout meeting in Los Angeles. Canada plays South Africa in a Sunday match in a knockout tie that both teams are reaching for the first time. Multiple reports note that Davies has been moving toward a return during the tournament and makes his first media appearance in Los Angeles, indicating that his recovery is on track for the clash. Marsch is described as treating Davies’s potential involvement as a key factor for Canada’s performance, framing his return as an added boost at a decisive stage. The Guardian adds that Davies is aiming to address an injury issue linked to a previous date at the same stadium in March, when a “wound” opened. Coverage also highlights the broader stakes for Canada and South Africa, with South Africa similarly set to make its debut appearance in the World Cup knockout rounds. The focus remains on whether Davies can feature and how his presence may affect Canada’s approach in the opening match of the tie.