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    Match 27 · Group B · Matchday 2

    CanadaCanada
    6 : 0
    Full-time
    QatarQatar
    • C. Larin16'
    • J. David29', 45', 90'
    • —33'
    • N. Saliba64'
    Goals
    • M. Al Mannai75' (OG)

    Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET

    BC Place, Vancouver

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    Match events

    CanadaMinQatar
    • Derek CorneliusYellow card
      9'
    • C. Larin
      16'
    • J. David
      29'
    • VAR: Penalty cancelled
      33'
    • 33'
      Homam Al-AminRed card
    • 33'
      VAR: Card upgrade
    • —
      33'
    • 40'
      ▲ S. Al Brake·▼ Y. Abdurisag
    • J. David
      45'
    • ▲ M. Bombito·▼ D. Cornelius
      46'
    • 46'
      ▲ A. Fathi·▼ Edmilson Junior
    • 46'
      ▲ M. Al Mannai·▼ J. Gaber
    • 53'
      Assim MadiboRed card
    • 53'
      VAR: Card upgrade
    • ▲ N. Saliba·▼ I. Kone
      57'
    • 59'
      ▲ A. Al Hussain·▼ A. Afif
    • 62'
      Ahmed FathiYellow card
    • N. Saliba
      64'
    • ▲ J. Shaffelburg·▼ L. De Fougerolles
      71'
    • ▲ T. Oluwaseyi·▼ A. Ahmed
      71'
    • M. Al Mannai (OG)
      75'
    • ▲ N. Sigur·▼ T. Buchanan
      83'
    • 87'
      ▲ Lucas Mendes·▼ —
    • J. David(assist: N. Saliba)
      90'

    Group B standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1SwitzerlandSwitzerland321047
    2CanadaCanada311154
    3BosniaBosnia3111-14
    4QatarQatar3012-81
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    What each team needs

    CanadaCanada

    With one match played, Canada needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    QatarQatar

    An opening win over Canada would be a major statement and strengthen Qatar's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatCanadaQatar
    FIFA Ranking2735
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances32
    Best WC FinishGroup stage (2022)Group stage (2022)
    ManagerJesse MarschCarlos Queiroz
    How They QualifiedHost nation — automatic qualificationAFC 3rd Round — Group A runners-up
    2022 World CupGroup stage — 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 lossesGroup stage — hosts, 0 wins
    CaptainAlphonso DaviesHassan 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

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500

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