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Alphonso Davies Ready to Shine for Canada at 2026 World Cup

1/6/2026

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Jesse Marsch, Canada's manager, says Alphonso Davies is eager to contribute at the 2026 World Cup after knee injury.
Davies returned to Bayern Munich in December 2025, and Marsch remains optimistic about fitness.
Canada will host World Cup matches for the first time and aims to do more than a draw after losing all six previous games.
Marsch's contract may extend beyond the World Cup.

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Jesse Marsch, Canada's manager, says Alphonso Davies is eager to contribute at the 2026 World Cup after knee injury.
Davies returned to Bayern Munich in December 2025, and Marsch remains optimistic about fitness.
Canada will host World Cup matches for the first time and aims to do more than a draw after losing all six previous games.
Marsch's contract may extend beyond the World Cup.