Canada x Qatar today: confirmed lineup, time and where to watch live for the FIFA World Cup

Canada and Qatar face each other this Thursday (18) in the second round of Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a decisive game at BC Place, in Vancouver. Both teams debuted with a 1-1 draw — Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar against Switzerland — and are now looking for their first victory in the competition to get closer to the round of 16.

The clash gains extra weight as it is played at home for the Canadians, who have the support of the fans at the Vancouver stadium. Canada are second in the group, while Qatar are third, with all teams level on one point after the first round.

Canada’s confirmed lineup (4-4-2)

Coach Jesse Marsch should send the field:M. Crépeau; A. Johnston, L. D. Fougerolles, D. Cornelius, R. Laryea; T. Buchanan, S. Eustaquio (captain), I. Koné, A. Ahmed; J. David, C. Larin.

Standouts include Jonathan David and Cyle Larin in attack, with Richie Laryea and Tajon Buchanan on the wings. Alphonso Davies remains a doubt due to a muscle injury, and Moise Bombito is also likely to be absent. The team has technical superiority, with several players playing for major European clubs.

Confirmed Qatar lineup (4-3-3)

Julen Lopetegui, Qatar coach, should line up:M. I. Abunada; A. A. Oui, P. Miguel, B. Khoukhi (captain), H. Al-Amin; J. G. Abdulsallam, A. Madibo, I. Laye; E. Junior, Y. Abdurisag, A. Afif.

Akram Afif is the main offensive reference, with Almoez Ali and other players coming mostly from local football. Qatar, Asian champions, are looking to surprise again after the draw in their debut.

Context and what is at stake

This is Canada’s first participation in a World Cup as host, and the team has yet to win at the World Cup. Qatar, which hosted the 2022 edition, is also aiming for its first triumph in the history of the World Cup. A Canadian victory would practically seal the place in the knockout stage, considering the last game in the group against Switzerland.

BC Place, with a capacity for around 54 thousand fans, has a positive history for Canada in Vancouver, where the team won the last matches with rout. The stadium’s artificial turf can influence the pace of the game.

Where to watch live

In Brazil, live transmission is the responsibility ofCazeTV(YouTube), with complete coverage of the World Cup. In Canada, the game should be shown on channels such as TSN and CTV.

Arbitrator:Cristian Garay (Chile).Time:7pm (Brasília time) / 3pm (Vancouver local time).Stadium:BC Place, Vancouver (Canada).

Bookmakers point to Canada as the big favorite, with odds around 1.30-1.33 for a home win, reflecting the difference in squad and field command.