The nightmare continues for Alphonso Davies. The Bayern Munich left-back has suffered a fresh injury that threatens his presence at the 2026 World Cup. The German club confirmed on Friday that Davies sustained a muscle injury during the Champions League semifinal against PSG.
According to the official statement, Davies has “a muscle injury in the posterior part of his left thigh” that will sideline him for several weeks. However, the Bavarian club did not specify an exact return date. German outlet ‘Bild’ reports that Bayern’s medical staff have detected a tear in his left hamstring, which could rule him out for the remainder of the season with the club—and potentially put his World Cup participation in serious doubt.
The latest setback occurred during the match against Luis Enrique’s side, where Davies played just 25 minutes before being forced off. He managed to provide an assist for Harry Kane to score, but Bayern were eliminated, missing out on the Budapest final.
Since the start of 2025, Davies has been plagued by a series of injuries, most notably an anterior cruciate ligament rupture that kept him off the pitch for nearly seven months. This season, the Canadian has featured in only 23 matches, contributing five assists and one goal. His lack of consistent playing time has prevented him from reaching his best form, making the 2026 World Cup a potential redemption opportunity.
Canada’s World Cup campaign kicks off on June 12 against Bosnia. With just over a month to go, Davies’ injury has sparked growing concern for national team coach Jesse Marsch and fans across North America.
The Canadian Soccer Federation released a statement expressing support for the player and wishing him a swift recovery: “Our goal is to support his recovery and provide him with every available resource, including specialized soft tissue care, so he can have the best possible recovery and return to full fitness before the FIFA World Cup.”
Time is ticking for Davies and for a nation dreaming of having its captain available for football’s biggest stage. The tournament holds extra significance for Canada, as the country is one of the co-hosts.
