Alphonso Davies is expected to make his return to the field Wednesday when Canada takes on Switzerland in their final group-stage game of this summer's FIFA World Cup.

What happened to Alphonso Davies?

The 25-year-old star left back injured his left hamstring in early May while playing for Bayern Munich in a Champions League semifinal and has not played since.
He has been recovering from the injury and is now likely to come on as a substitute against Switzerland.

Why it matters for Alphonso Davies

Getting Davies back into a game would be a big boost for the team, according to head coach Jesse Marsch.
Marsch said Davies will not start but is likely to come on as a substitute, and he can have a big impact on the team both physically and mentally.

What comes next for Canada?

Canada and Switzerland have only faced off once before, with the Canadians taking a 3-1 decision in May 2022.
The national team knows that the Swiss present plenty of threats, including defensive midfielder Granit Xhaka.
Xhaka scored on a penalty late in injury time to help Switzerland take a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina last Thursday.
Canada's task will be focusing on their own game instead of letting the opponents dictate play, according to Liam Millar.
Marsch said he would like to get Davies into the match, and he thinks Davies can have a big impact.
Davies is Canada's captain and best player, and his return to the field is a big factor for the team.
He has been out since March 2025 due to a series of ailments, but he is now looking great and ready to go.
The team is excited to have him back, and they are looking forward to the game against Switzerland.
Canada needs only a draw to advance, but Marsch is cautioning against playing safe.
The team will need to be aggressive and make sure they don't give the Swiss time on the ball.
If they can do that, they will have a good chance of winning the game.
Davies' return is a big boost for the team, and they are hoping he can make a big impact.
He is a key player for Canada, and his presence on the field will be important.
The game against Switzerland is a big one for Canada, and they are looking forward to it.
They will need to be focused and play their best game if they want to win.
Davies is ready to go, and he is excited to be back on the field.
He has been working hard to recover from his injury, and he is now ready to play.
The team is counting on him to make a big impact, and they are looking forward to seeing him in action.