Alphonso Davies is set to make his World Cup debut for Canada as they face Qatar on June 17.
Davies has trained this week and is available for selection.
What happened?
Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Davies' availability, a significant boost to the team.
Marsch said the team has tried to minimize distractions ahead of the match.
Why it matters for Alphonso Davies
Davies' return will help Canada's build-up play, offering an outlet out wide and freeing up space for midfielders.
He is Canada's best player and the face of the program.
What comes next?
Canada will face Qatar at the stadium where Davies started his club career.
Qatar have become familiar to Concacaf nations after participating in the Gold Cup.
Davies' debut is a significant moment for Canada, who are still searching for their first men's World Cup win.
Marsch offered plenty of respect to Qatar, acknowledging their experience in Concacaf competitions.
The atmosphere at Canada's camp in Vancouver has been calmer than the build-up to their opener.
Marsch and his team are focused on earning three points against Qatar.
Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné emphasized the importance of the result, saying the team wants to make a good game.
Koné pushed back against suggestions that the players are more anonymous in Vancouver than in Toronto.
Davies' return to the squad is a major boost for Canada, who will look to him to make an impact against Qatar.
The match is scheduled to take place on June 17, with Canada aiming to secure their first World Cup win.
The teams are level on one point each after the first round of games, leaving the group wide open.
Marsch and Koné refused to look beyond the match against Qatar, focusing on the task at hand.
Canada's historic first point was secured in their draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina last week.
The team will look to build on that result against Qatar, with Davies' return a significant factor in their chances.