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FC·PREVIEW·June 18, 2026 05:01 PM ET

Davies Left Out as Canada, Qatar Set Group B Starting XIs

Canada starts without its star fullback.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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What happened: Yahoo Soccer reported the confirmed starting lineups for the scheduled Group B match, with Davies not in Canada's XI from the off. The match is listed as Qatar at Canada and remains pre-kickoff in the supplied game state.

Why it matters: The lineup call matters because Canada entered the match needing a stronger result after opening with a draw. Qatar, managed by Julen Lopetegui, is in the same Group B pressure point, with a defeat set to leave either side short of control before the final group match.

By the numbers: Canada opened Group B with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The source signal said Switzerland and Bosnia were drawing at the time the lineup report was written.

What to watch: Watch whether Davies is used as a substitute and how Canada adjusts its left side without him starting. The Switzerland-Bosnia result will shape the Group B table around this match.

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