Canada vs Qatar: Both teams came from behind to draw 1-1 in their first games at World Cup 2026.
Canada have the task of overcoming Asian champs Qatar this evening at BC Place, if they are to come away with their maiden tournament win. They looked anxious throughout a disappointing 0-0 curtain raiser versus Bosnia & Herzegovina, where they held a strong grip on possession and chances, before showing a real inability to finish the final action. The team under Jesse Marsch will need to improve the dire lack of offensive ability dramatically this evening, the three points here will significantly boost chances of progressing through.
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Canada vs Qatar head to head overview
- Date: Thursday 18th June.
- Kick-off: 11pm.
- Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada.
- Where to watch: ITV1 and ITVX.
- Referee: Christian Garay.
- VAR: Yes.
- Last meeting: 23rd September 2022; Canada 2-0.
- Favourite to win: Canada.
Canada vs Qatar predicted lineups
- Canada expected lineup: St. Clair; Johnston, Cornelius, Bombito, Laryea; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Millar; David, Larin.
- Qatar expected lineup: Barsham; Alooui, Miguel, Khoukhi, Elamin; Gaber, Madibo, Boudiaf; Junior, Ali, Afif.
Canada vs Qatar predictions
Canada and Qatar both created history on their debut appearance at the World Cup 2026.
Before matchday one in North America, neither team had ever earned a point at the World Cup. Both teams lost all three group matches four years ago, with Canada also tasting defeat in each of the ones it played at Mexico 1986.
But now both Canada and Qatar have missed that opportunity as both teams fought back from behind to earn a draw last time out. Canada lost at home to Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto before Cyle Larin scored the goal in the 78 th minute for a 1-1 draw.
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Qatar manager Felix Sanchez was even slower to bring them level, as Miro Muheim’s own-goal, came in the 4 th minute of second-half injury time. The score pattern and result was similar on both occasions however the pattern of the games differed.
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