Canada coach explains unique reason why Alphonso Davies didn't play (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada's Alphonso Davies was not played against Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as coach Jesse Marsch revealed he was not ready and used him as a decoy due to a hamstring injury. Canada lost the match and will face the Group A runner-up in Los Angeles.

• Alphonso Davies was not used in Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Switzerland
• Coach Jesse Marsch revealed Davies was not ready and used him as a decoy
• Davies injured his hamstring in May and only recently resumed training with Canada
• Canada lost to Switzerland and will face the Group A runner-up in Los Angeles