Alphonso Davies is on the bench once again for Canada as they face Morocco in the 2026 World Cup last-16. The Bayern Munich winger, who has been nursing an injury, made his comeback off the bench in the round-of-32 victory over South Africa last week.
Davies' injury and impact
Davies came into the tournament with an injury and missed the entire group stage. He played his first competitive minutes since May 6 against South Africa, looking rusty. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he was pleased with Davies' impact and is considering how to use him against Morocco, whether from the start or off the bench.
Canada team news
Canada are without Ismael Kone, who broke his leg in a tackle during the group stage defeat of Qatar. Stephen Eustaquio, who scored the winner against South Africa, keeps his place. Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi also start up front. Maxime Crepeau continues in goal after impressing against South Africa.
Canada XI: Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Bombito, Laryea, Sigur; Eustaquio, Ahmed, Buchanan; David, Oluwaseyi. Substitutes: St Clair, Goodman, Jones, Waterman, Cornelius, Davies, Choiniere, Millar, Shaffelburg, Osorio, Saliba, Larin, P.David, Nelson. Injured: Kone.
Morocco team news
Morocco are without Chadi Riad, who picked up a knock in the penalty shootout win over the Netherlands. Their lineup features key players such as Bounou, Hakimi, Mazraoui, and Diaz.
Morocco XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Mazraoui, Diop, Halhal; Saibari, Bouaddi, Ounahi, El Aynaoui, El Khannouss; Diaz. Substitutes: El Kajou, Tagnaouti, Saadane, El Ouahdi, Riad, Belammari, Salah-Eddine, Amrabat, Talbi, El Mourabet, Yassine, Rahimi, Sbai, El Kaabi, Amaimouni.
Match details
Time and date: 6pm BST on Saturday, July 4, 2026. How to watch: ITV. Venue: Houston Stadium.
