Alphonso Davies Remains Benched for Canada’s Switzerland Clash

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Alphonso Davies Remains Benched for Canada’s Switzerland Clash

Canada’s full XI against Switzerland: Crépeau; Laryea, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Johnston; Choinière, Saliba, Ahmed; Buchanan, David, Larin. David captains the side, with Davies and Eustáquio among substitutes after fitness questions. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET as Canada chase a key Group B result against a dangerous Swiss side today in Vancouver, with stakes rising fast.

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