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Group B standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bosnia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Canada
With one match played, Canada needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Qatar
An opening win over Canada would be a major statement and strengthen Qatar's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Canada | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 27 | 35 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 | 2 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (2022) | Group stage (2022) |
| Manager | Jesse Marsch | Carlos Queiroz |
| How They Qualified | Host nation — automatic qualification | AFC 3rd Round — Group A runners-up |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses | Group stage — hosts, 0 wins |
| Captain | Alphonso Davies | Hassan Al-Haydos |
Prediction
Canada 2 — 1 Qatar
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Canada (ranked 27th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Canada have appeared at 3 World Cups. Qatar have appeared at 2.
Canada are ranked 27th in the world. Qatar are ranked 35th.
This match takes place at BC Place, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500
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