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Davies Named to Canada World Cup Squad Despite Injury

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies was named to Canada's World Cup squad despite a hamstring injury, with his fitness for the team's opener still uncertain.

The Canadian captain, who suffered the injury in a Champions League semifinal loss to PSG earlier this month, is among the most prominent players named to the 26-man squad by coach Jesse Marsch. Other notable selections include Juventus forward Jonathan David, Southampton's Cyle Larin, and Villarreal midfielder Tajon Buchanan.

Canada, co-hosting the World Cup with the US and Mexico, is in Group B with Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. They will open their campaign against Bosnia on June 12 in Toronto, with all group matches on home soil. Multiple players, including forward Promise David and defender Moise Bombito, are also returning from injuries. sportbet.reviews