Marsch calls Canada World Cup squad ‘best ever assembled’
The Story
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has selected a 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, which he described as the best ever assembled by the country. Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is included despite recovering from a hamstring injury, and Juventus forward Jonathan David also made the cut.
Key Facts
- Jesse Marsch called the 26-man squad “the best group of 26 players that this country has ever assembled at any one time.”
- Alphonso Davies, 25, is included despite recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat by Paris St-Germain.
- Davies faces a race to be fit for Canada’s opening game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June.
- Jonathan David (Juventus), Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), and Cyle Larin (Southampton) are also in the squad.
- Canada is one of three co-hosts and will play all three group games on home soil: opener in Toronto, then games against Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver.
- The expanded 48-team tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July in Canada, the US, and Mexico.
- Full squad list includes 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 10 midfielders, and 4 forwards (see article for complete list).
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
Whether all players, including Alphonso Davies, will be fully fit for the opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Jesse Marsch (Canada head coach)
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich defender)
- Jonathan David (Juventus forward)
- Stephen Eustaquio (Porto midfielder)
- Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal midfielder)
- Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal forward)
- Cyle Larin (Southampton forward)
Sources: BBC News
