Marsch noted that the psychological impact of having the captain back on the field elevates the entire squad's expectations.
"There's a lot of dynamic qualities that he brings to the team that make us even better.
But even more so … is the effect that he will have on the team, being on the pitch.
The belief they have in him, the belief he has in himself, I think, changes the possibility of what the potential of our team is and what we can do in this tournament," said Marsch.
Davies concluded by noting that appearing in this historic match for his country would represent a personal milestone.
Participating in the tournament would "mean a lot" to the defender, who previously scored Canada's first-ever men's World Cup goal in 2022.
Reflecting on the journey of the national team throughout the tournament, Davies expressed pride in how the group performed.
"The first time I stepped on the pitch" was part of an experience that looked different from what he initially anticipated, Davies stated.
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The winner of this Round of 32 fixture will advance to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in Houston on July 4.
