Canada head coach Jesse Marsch revealed that Alphonso Davies was never intended to play.

What happened?

Marsch used Davies as a decoy to throw off Switzerland. He said: “Alphonso was never going to play today. He wasn’t ready yet.”

Why it matters for Canada

This move raises questions about Davies' health and availability for future matches. Canada's recent form has been strong, with a record of 1W-4D-0L in their last 5 games, including a 2-0 win over Venezuela on 2025-11-19.

What comes next?

Davies' injury status will be closely monitored as Canada prepares for their next match. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Venezuela | 2-0 |

Canada remains unbeaten in their last 5 games, with a streak of WDDDD. Marsch's tactics will be under scrutiny as the team navigates the FIFA World Cup 2026