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Ailing Davies, Shaffelburg part of 26-man team as Canada's World Cup roster revealed

On Friday, Head coach Jesse Marsch announced Canada's 26-man World Cup roster, retaining Alphonso Davies and Jacob Shaffelburg despite fitness concerns ahead of the June 12 opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Marsch cut six players from the camp in Charlotte, including Oakville-born Daniel Jebbison, who was omitted despite scoring six goals in 38 appearances for Preston North End this season.
Fitness concerns persist for several players, including Jonathan David, who is recovering from a hip tendon rupture, and Davies, who remains in Munich, while Shaffelburg was selected despite his 2024 Copa America red card.
Naming only four pure forwards creates tactical risks, so the coaching staff requested additional players travel with the squad through upcoming friendlies against Uzbekistan and Ireland to provide depth.
FIFA regulations allow medical replacements until 24 hours before the opening match, creating a June 11 deadline for the team to finalize the 26-man roster as they seek international respect.

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