Canada Names 'Best Ever' Squad for World Cup, Includes Alphonso Davies Canada’s head coach, Jesse Marsch, has unveiled what he described as the “best 26-man squad ever assembled” by the nation for the upcoming World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July. The selection includes Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, who has been included despite recovering from a hamstring injury, and Juventus forward Jonathan David. The squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, with Marsch emphasizing the team’s readiness to compete despite lingering fitness concerns. Davies, 25, is a key figure in the squad, having made 23 appearances this season. His inclusion marks a significant milestone, as he faces a race against time to be fit for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June. The match will take place in Toronto, one of three host cities for Canada, where the team will play all three group games. Davies’ journey to the squad has been challenging, following a series of muscle injuries after his return from an eight-month absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in October. Marsch acknowledged the difficulty of balancing player health with the demands of the tournament, noting that while not all players will be at 100% for the opening game, the squad will have a strong core ready to compete. The squad includes several other notable names, such as Porto midfielder Stephen Eustaquio, Villarreal’s Tajon Buchanan, and Southampton forward Cyle Larin. Marsch highlighted the importance of selecting players who are close to full fitness, calling the group “the best this country has ever assembled at any one time.#canada #alphonso_davies #jesse_marsch #stephen_eustaquio #tajon_buchanan
