“One of the toughest challenges of my career” – Alphonso Davies posts emotional statement after Canada’s World Cup exit | OneFootball

Canada’s World Cup campaign came to an end on Saturday, as the co-hosts fell to a 3-0 defeat to Morocco in the round of 16.

Captain and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies watched the entire match from the bench, as he didn't feel fit enough to feature due to hamstring problems that limited him to just 15 minutes across the tournament.

The 25-year-old has now taken to Instagram to reflect on Canada’s exit and the frustration he felt due to the injury.

“Not the way we wanted our World Cup journey to end. Representing Canada on the biggest stage in football is something I’ll never take for granted. I’m proud to wear this badge and to stand alongside a group of players who gave everything for our country,” Davies wrote.

"Personally, this tournament was one of the toughest challenges of my career. After suffering a hamstring injury, I wasn’t able to perform at the level I know I’m capable of. It hurts knowing I couldn’t give my all when my team and my country needed it most.

That said, I don’t believe in excuses. Football is full of setbacks, and how you respond is what defines you. This disappointment will only motivate me to recover, work harder, and come back stronger than ever. To everyone who supported us through every moment, thank you. Your belief and support never goes unnoticed. We’ll learn from this, we’ll grow, and we’ll be back."

Davies will now look to return to full fitness ahead of Bayern Munich’s 2026/27 campaign.