Marsch bullish before Qatar match as Canada prepare to welcome back Alphonso Davies

Bayern Munich star set to return for co-hosts Teams set to meet in Vancouver for crucial match Asked how he’s handling the scrutiny of coaching a World Cup co-host – where even apparently insignificant comments can end up in the headlines – Jesse Marsch was quick to flash a grin. “Maybe we’ll get through this one without creating news cycles,” Marsch quipped a day before his Canada team welcome Qatar to Vancouver for a pivotal Group B clash. The teams are level on one point each after the first round of games, leaving the group wide open. Continue reading...

Jeff Rueter in Vancouver · Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 9:02 PM
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Marsch bullish before Qatar match as Canada prepare to welcome back Alphonso Davies

Bayern Munich star set to return for co-hosts
Teams set to meet in Vancouver for crucial match

Asked how he’s handling the scrutiny of coaching a World Cup co-host – where even apparently insignificant comments can end up in the headlines – Jesse Marsch was quick to flash a grin.

“Maybe we’ll get through this one without creating news cycles,” Marsch quipped a day before his Canada team welcome Qatar to Vancouver for a pivotal Group B clash. The teams are level on one point each after the first round of games, leaving the group wide open.

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