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Jul 4, 2026
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Alphonso Davies’ confusing absence costs Canada when it mattered most
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OPINION
Alphonso Davies’ confusing absence costs Canada when it mattered most
CATHAL KELLY
HOUSTON
PUBLISHED YESTERDAY
UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO
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Alphonso Davies, shown arriving for Saturday's match against Morocco, didn't play in Canada's World Cup finale and was limited to one brief appearance in the tournament.
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Canada lost to Morocco on Saturday. Okay, fine. That was always likely to happen. The scoreline …
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