The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and most teams have just three to four friendlies to play before kicking off the summer showcase in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For the host nations—who automatically qualified for the tournament—these final matches are vital to preparations and roster decisions.
Yet for manager Jesse Marsch and Canada’s men’s national team, injuries are playing a key role. For the March friendlies in Toronto against Iceland and World Cup-qualified Tunisia, Canada will miss left back Alphonso Davies, striker Promise David, and right back Alistair Johnston, among others, many of whom were at one point considered locks to start at the tournament.
