Canada left-back Alphonso Davies missed last week’s 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, putting his status in question for Canada vs. Qatar on Thursday, June 18.
Following a week of training, Canada manager Jesse Marsch announced Davies will be available for today’s 6 p.m. ET kickoff vs. Qatar. However, Canada’s starting left-back’s fitness and role are still in question. How could Davies impact Matchday 2 for Canada?
Below, we’ll break down the latest Alphonso Davies injury update for Thursday’s World Cup 2026 match and how his availability could shift Canada vs. Qatar picks for PrizePicks.
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Alphonso Davies Injury Update: Is Davies Playing Today vs. Qatar in World Cup?
Davies has been hampered by a left hamstring injury he suffered in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semifinal match vs. Paris Saint-Germain on May 6. He was still limited for training throughout the week, but Canada’s captain has finally been given the green light to suit up in front of Thursday's home crowd in Vancouver, Canada.
It’s been one battle after the next for Davies, as he tore his ACL playing for Canada in the 2025 CONCACAF National League finals. In February, he also suffered a torn muscle fiber in his right hamstring.
How fit is Davies? Will he play an entire game, or will he be featured in a limited role?
While Marsch stated Canada’s captain would be available, he followed that by discussing how the moment of the upcoming match would impact Davies’ availability.
Official lineups will reveal if one of the world's best left-backs is in the starting lineup. He should see the field at some point, but a limited role could be ahead.
What Canada Players to Target for PrizePicks If Davies Is Limited?
As mentioned, Marsch hinted at the stakes impacting Davies’ potential role. Frankly, Canada is not in a great spot following a 1-1 draw vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on Matchday 1.
According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Les Rouges are a notable favorite vs. Qatar with a 1.26x payout to win (83% implied probability). In our World Cup Power Rankings, Qatar was ranked 41st while Canada is 26th.
Canada is still expected to advance from Group B with a 1.16x payout to qualify for the knockout stage. However, if they fail to score three points in an outright win tonight, it’s time to panic.
With that said, Davies may be needed in some capacity tonight. If Les Rouges gains a comfortable lead, then those limited minutes could kick in for the superstar left-back.
Davies carries projections of 0.5 assists (demon), 1.5 shots (goblin), and 0.5 shots on target (goblin) for tonight’s match on PrizePicks.
When he’s absent, Canada’s attacking takes a hit, as Davies provides explosive speed and exceptional dribbling from the back end. In two CONCACAF Nations League appearances for Canada in 2025, Davies was a major part of the attack with 6.18 successful dribbles (100th percentile) and 2.65 shots per 90 (92nd percentile), via FotMob.
That absence was on show vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Canada totaling only 1 goal, 1.23 expected goals (xG), and 2 big chances.
When Davies is off the pitch, the Canadiens become more defensive-minded with a less dynamic attack. Left-back Richie Laryea replaced Davies in the starting lineup on Matchday 1.
Laryea becomes the most obvious beneficiary if Davies stays in a limited role, but he’s not the only player who could benefit for Canada vs. Qatar stat projections on PrizePicks.
- LB Richie Laryea — 44.5 Passes Attempted / 1.5 Shots (Demon) / 2.5 Tackles (Demon) / 0.5 Assists (Demon)
- CB Derek Cornelius — 75.5 Passes Attempted / 3.5 Clearances / 9.5 Fantasy Score
- LM Liam Millar — 0.5 Assists (Demon) / 2.5 Shots (Demon) / 1.5 Shots on Target (Demon)
In Matchday 1, Laryea performed well by providing 0.26 expected goals (95th percentile), 0.43 expected assists (90th percentile), and 2.00 chances created (73rd percentile). If Laryea is on the pitch, the 31-year-old proved he can also provide some attacking from the left-back position.
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Canada could certainly use the addition of Davies to help improve their attack for Matchday 2 vs. Qatar. However, a limited role could be ahead with Les Rouges entering as notable favorites. Laryea is one player to target if Davies is limited tonight.
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