Davies out several weeks with hamstring injury

Alphonso Davies, captain of Canada's men's national soccer team, has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a left hamstring injury during Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich announced the diagnosis Friday following an examination by its medical unit. The 25-year-old left back, who entered as a substitute in the 68th minute for Josip Stanisic, appeared to injure himself in the 86th minute during a run down the left wing in Bayern's 1-1 draw. The result eliminated Bayern on a 6-5 aggregate score. Davies assisted Harry Kane's stoppage-time equalizer before leaving the pitch.

The timing raises concerns for Canada, a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico. The team opens Group B play on June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, followed by matches against Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24. Canada also has friendlies scheduled against Uzbekistan on June 2 and the Republic of Ireland on June 6.

Canada Soccer issued a statement saying it is in close contact with Davies and Bayern's medical team. "Our focus is on supporting his...