Bayern star Alphonso Davies writes World Cup history for Canada. They have to go home even after the group stage. That’s why he was speechless.

A sandwich that didn’t actually look like sports food saved Alphonso Davis. The Bayern star quickly stuffed a slice of white bread into his mouth on the ground floor of the Khalifa International Stadium and thus managed to avoid a few words of explanation. A lot would have to be said. About Canada’s first World Cup goal, which he scored. or the end of the group stage, which was already decided after two games. But at 22, Davis apparently wasn’t ready to take on the responsibilities.

Others took over. “It was a great and proud moment. We’ve waited a long time for this,” said coach John Herdman of Davies’ goal in the second minute. “He did himself and the country proud.” The coach quickly dismissed the fact that only 1:4 against eventual vice world champions Croatia was enough. Now she would like to win against Morocco in the World Cup final for the first time.

and Davis? He is now Canada’s Tragic Hero. He already had the dominant goal on his feet in the first game against Belgium, but failed with a penalty. Against Croatia, the left foot caused an absolute euphoria for Team Canada after only 67 seconds. Captain Atiba Hutchinson said, “The goal may have come a little early.” After that, ice hockey was presented to the nation in stages by the Croatians.

Hutchinson, 39, will almost certainly miss the 2026 home World Cup. Next up will be stars and leader Davis, support provider Tajan Buchanan, forward Jonathan David and playmaker Stephen Eustaquio. All at most 25 years old and then the so called best footballer age. “And we have even stronger talent coming in. I think this World Cup will have a positive impact on soccer in Canada,” said Hutchinson, who is the first Canadian to hold 100 caps.

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