World Cup Preview: Will Alphonso Davies be ready for Canada’s opener?

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Published Jun 11, 2026  •  < 1 minute read

Alphonso DaviesEDMONTON, CANADA - JUNE 1: Alphonso Davies of Canada walks up field during the international friendly match against Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium on June 1, 2026 in Edmonton, Canada. Photo by Jeff Vinnick /Getty Images

WATCH BELOW:The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Toronto on Friday when Canada faces off against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun about Canadian captain Alphonso Davies’ availability for the opening game, what his impact means to the team on the field, what the expectations for Canada should be, how coach Jesse Marsch has embraced his opportunity with the squad and the significance of Canada hosting a World Cup for the first time.

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