Team Canada will have a new leader on the field as they begin their quest for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Alphonso Davies was named captain of the squad on Monday and Stephen Eustàquio assigned as Assistant Captain, as they look ahead to the beginning of the Copa America tournament.
Alphonso Davies will lead Canada’s men’s soccer team on the quest for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
He was named captain of the team at training on Monday alongside vice-captain, Stephen Eustàquio, ahead of the start of the Copa América tournament.
“Alphonso is a young and experienced professional who has all the tools to be an excellent captain. He has been in the spotlight from a young age and handled it very well. I know that he is up to the challenge of taking on a more expanded role with more responsibility,” head coach Jesse Marsch said in a statement.
The 23-year-old Davies, who was raised in Edmonton has earned four ” Canada Soccer Player of the Year” awards which only add to his long list of accolades and accomplishments including the youngest player to ever debut or score for Team Canada.
FC Bayern Munich is his home club and he has made 48 senior international appearances.
The tournament kicks off this week on Thursday with the fourth place Canadian team taking on the fist seed Argentina. Kick off set for 6:00 p.m.
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