Canada picks World Cup roster that shows faith in injured players’ healing powers
Canada's coach Jesse Marsch has announced a 26-man roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, demonstrating confidence in players recovering from injuries. Key players like captain Alphonso Davies and several defenders are returning from injuries, although questions remain about their readiness for the tournament. Canada will finalize its preparations with two pre-tournament matches against Uzbekistan and Ireland before facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opener.
- ▪Canada's World Cup roster includes several players returning from injury, including captain Alphonso Davies.
- ▪The team has been plagued by injuries leading up to the tournament, prompting a delayed roster announcement.
- ▪Canada will play two pre-tournament matches against Uzbekistan and Ireland before their opening match.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canada coach Jesse Marsch finalized his 26-man roster for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, two weeks before the tournament opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.Nathan Denette/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada coach Jesse Marsch has shown faith in his players’ healing powers in naming his 26-man World Cup roster.The 30th-ranked Canadian men have been plagued by injury in the lead-up to their June 12 tournament opener against No. 65 Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.
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