Canada captain Alphonso Davies could miss part of the World Cup after Bayern Munich confirmed the defender will be sidelined for four to five weeks with a left hamstring injury.
Davies appeared to hurt his leg during Bayern’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday.
The setback comes just weeks before Canada opens its World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
Canada Soccer said it is working closely with Bayern Munich to support the player’s recovery.
“We are in close contact with Alphonso and remain in contact with Bayern’s medical team following his recent setback,” Canada Soccer said in a statement to TSN.
“Our focus is on supporting his recovery and providing all available resources, including specialist soft tissue expertise, to give him the best possible path back to full fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup.”
Davies has already had a difficult recovery period after missing nine months due to an ACL injury suffered while playing for Canada in 2025.
His latest injury raises big questions for head coach Jesse Marsch ahead of the tournament, including who could replace Davies on Canada’s left side.
Possible options include Richie Laryea, Marcelo Flores and Tajon Buchanan, although several Canadian players are also dealing with injuries ahead of the competition.
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