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Canada captain Alphonso Davies remains under modified training protocols six weeks after a May 6 hamstring injury. Coach Jesse Marsch included him on the World Cup roster despite the ongoing recovery.
sportsnet.caAlphonso Davies trained under return-to-play protocols on June 15, 2026, jogging with the team but otherwise working mostly alone during a session in Vancouver. He had a ball at his feet by the end of training and took shots at an open goal. ” Marsch included the captain on Canada’s 26-man World Cup roster on June 11.
Davies was ruled out of Canada’s opening 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto. Canada is scheduled to play Qatar on Thursday, June 18. Davies tore his ACL in national team play in March 2025.
Bayern Munich signed him to a long-term contract worth about $190 million US after the injury. He has not played for Canada since the March 2025 tear. Davies returned to club play with Bayern Munich in December 2025.
He suffered three separate hamstring and muscle strains after returning from ACL surgery. His most recent hamstring injury occurred on May 6, 2026, and was expected to sideline him for four to six weeks. Wednesday, June 17, will mark six weeks from the May 6 injury.
Moise Bombito participated in full training on June 15 despite a noticeable limp from a not-quite-healed broken leg. Marsch has said Bombito might play and even start against Qatar. Davies looks healthy in comparison to Bombito.
The decision to keep Davies under restricted protocols appears to rest with the player or Bayern Munich rather than Canada Soccer.
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Atlanta police have enhanced security measures for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium. Additional personnel and resources are deployed around venues, entertainment districts, and high-traffic areas.
sbs.com.auLamine Yamal marked his 19th birthday with comments ahead of the match. Spain will play France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
skysports.comNorway lost 2-1 to England in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. More than 100,000 fans gathered in Oslo on Monday to greet the team upon its return. Captain Martin Ødegaard said the support exceeded expectations.