In a devastating blow just weeks before the World Cup, Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has suffered a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the start of the tournament. Bayern Munich confirmed Friday that the 25-year-old left back injured his left hamstring during Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Paris Saint-Germain—a result that eliminated the German powerhouse from the competition.

Team doctors expect Davies to be out "for several weeks," according to the club. With Canada set to co-host the World Cup and kick off their campaign on June 12 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, the timing couldn't be worse for the nation's most dynamic player. Davies has been a cornerstone of Canada's rise, scoring 15 goals in 58 international appearances and bringing world-class experience from his time at Bayern, where he's won seven Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League.

Bayern, who have already secured the German league title, will finish their season with the German Cup final on May 23 against Stuttgart. But for Canadian fans, the focus will be on Davies' recovery and whether he can return in time to lead his country on home soil. Every day counts now, and the next few weeks will be critical in determining if the star defender can take the pitch when it matters most.