Canada's thrill dampened by injuries

Canada coach John Herdman spoke of the thrill that striker Alphonso Davies felt arriving this week in Doha Canada's first appearance in the World Cup in 36 years.

"He's really excited," Herdman said Saturday with Canada opening next week against Belgium. "Who wouldn't be when you see an 80-foot poster of yourself when you are driving into your hotel." But some of the thrill is already gone for Davies and Canada. The poster might even be false advertising if Davies can't take the field.