Overview
- Canada announced Sunday that centre-back Moïse Bombito will be removed from its 26‑player World Cup roster for medical reasons after the team determined his surgically repaired tibia is not healthy enough to compete.
- Bombito broke his leg on Oct. 5, 2025 while playing for OGC Nice, underwent surgery and returned briefly in a friendly against Uzbekistan before limping off after 30 minutes and not featuring against Ireland.
- FIFA rules let teams replace injured players up to 24 hours before their first match, and Canada must submit any change by Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
- No replacement has been officially named; reported likely candidates from the provisional list include Ralph Priso and Kamal Miller but the coach has not confirmed a choice.
- The decision prioritizes Bombito’s long‑term recovery but removes a key defensive starter and compounds earlier absences, including midfielder Marcelo Flores and concerns about Alphonso Davies’ fitness, forcing tactical adjustments for Canada’s home World Cup matches.