Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring injury during the Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on May 6, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Despite the injury, the 25-year-old was named to Canada's final 32-player training camp roster for the FIFA World Cup [1, 2, 3].
Canada's camp takes place this week in Charlotte, North Carolina and will prepare the team ahead of their June 12 World Cup opener at home in Toronto [1, 2, 3]. Coach Jesse Marsch said, "These are the final days before we announce the squad that will represent Canada at a home World Cup, and the excitement in this group is real. We feel the momentum building across our country and we are calm, focused, and ready for this moment." [1]
Davies missed Canada's March 2026 friendlies due to a hamstring strain and has been limited to 13 Bundesliga appearances this season amid injuries [1, 2]. He last played for Canada in March 2025 before an ACL injury sidelined him [2]. Canada Soccer has not confirmed whether Davies will join the camp immediately or arrive later as players coordinated with club medical staffs to prioritize fitness [2].
Canada will play friendlies against Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton and Ireland on June 5 in Montreal [1, 2, 3]. Their World Cup group stage matches follow with Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto, Qatar on June 18 in Vancouver, and Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver [1, 2, 3].
Canada must cut its training camp roster from 32 to a final 26-player squad ahead of the World Cup [2]. The team’s preparation in Charlotte this week marks the final step before the tournament's kickoff.
