Is Alphonso Davies playing tonight? Canada star injury update is mixed news

Alphonso Davies is the most well-known member of Canada’s national soccer team.

He’s a star for German powerhouse Bayern Munich, and he’s the fastest player on every pitch he steps on.

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Despite that, he missed Canada’s first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Canada is back in action Thursday night against Qatar, and Davies was again a question mark.

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Is Alphonso Davies playing tonight?

Davies isn’t in Canada’s starting 11 on Thursday night for the Qatar match.

He’s technically available to come in off the bench, but that’s no sure thing.

The pregame review from a reporter on the ground wasn’t convinced that Davies would actually be available:

Alphonso Davies walking the field with his teammates ahead of today’s big match at @bcplace. Wearing Air Force ones. Still feels like a longshot he plays. 🇨🇦🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/A3GMYAz9CY

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— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) June 18, 2026

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A day prior to the match, Canada head coach Jesse Marsch did say Davies would be available. That’s difference than his status for the Bosnia match, where he was ruled out in advance.

Alphonso Davies will be available to play against Qatar, head coach Jesse Marsch announced 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/YRHQBtVZ6l

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 18, 2026

The Canadian fans at BC Place in Vancouver would sure get buzzing if Davies came on as a substitute.

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