Canada's historic World Cup run came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Morocco, and Alphonso Davies' injury woes were a major factor. The 25-year-old left back, who has become the face of Canada's men's soccer program, was forced to sit out the match due to a hamstring injury.

What happened?

Davies picked up the injury in early May while playing for Bayern Munich in a Champions League semifinal. He missed Canada's training camp in Charlotte, N.C., but was still named to the nation's 26-man roster.

Why it matters for Canada

Davies' presence was deeply felt in the match, as Canada struggled to create scoring opportunities without him. Vice-captain Stephen Eustaquio noted that Davies' ability to face Morocco's Achraf Hakimi was sorely missed.

What comes next?

As Canada looks to the future, they will be hoping that Davies can regain his health and form. The team's recent form has been strong, with a record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 matches, including a 2-0 win over Venezuela on 2025-11-19. | Date | Opponent | Result | | 2025-11-19 | Venezuela | 2-0 |

Canada will be looking to build on this momentum as they move forward. Davies, for his part, will be focusing on recovering from his injury and getting back to full health. He has already made history in 2022, scoring Canada's first goal in a men's World Cup. With his talent and dedication, Canada fans will be hoping to see him back on the pitch soon.