Canadian star Alphonso Davies leaves game early in first half due to injury

GUATEMALA CITY — Canadian left back Alphonso Davies left Friday’s game against Guatemala early in the first half due to an injury.

Davies appeared to slip on the grass inside the 18-yard box as Guatemala threatened in the fifth minute of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal opener.

The Canadian star got back to his feet and attempted to block Darwin Lom’s shot before calling to the bench.

A grim-faced Davies, who missed most of the FIFA World Cup earlier this year due to a hamstring injury, walked off the pitch without assistance.

It wasn’t clear whether it was an upper-body or lower-body injury. The Bayern Munich star missed three friendly matches this fall while on his honeymoon.

Canada and Guatemala will play the second leg on Monday night in Toronto.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 13, 2026.

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