Canada is ready to take on Qatar on matchday 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they are still aiming to top their group, and a win would secure passage to the knockout stage. Here is how both teams will line up for this matchup in Vancouver.
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Canada vs Qatar
Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
Kick Off: 18:00 local time in Vancouver
Referee: Cristian Marcelo Garay Reyes
Current Odds: Canada 1.33, Draw 5.50, Qatar 10.00
Canada Team News
Canada has Alphonso Davies off the bench, but not starting for this second group stage match.
Manager Jesse Marsch said, “He’ll be available tomorrow, and we’ll see how the match goes, and then make a decision on how we would choose to use (him),”
Beyond that, Canada lines up as expected. Cyle Larin the starting striker alongside Jonathan David after being a substitute who scored on matchday 1. Ali Ahmed steps into the midfield role over Liam Millar.
Qatar Team News
Qatar went without changes to an XI that drew with Switzerland on matchday 1. Manager Julen Loptegeui is confident in his team as assembled.
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Canada Confirmed Lineup (4-4-2)
GK; Maxime Crepeau
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
Midfield: Tajon Buchanan, Ismael Kone, Stephen Eustaquio, Ali Ahmed
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin
Qatar Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
GK: Meshaal Ibrahim Abunada
Defenders: Ayoub Al Oui, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi, Homam Al-Amin
Midfield: Jassem Gaber Abdulsallam, Assim Madibo, Issa Laye
Forwards: Edmilson Junior, Yusuf Abdurisag, Akram Afif
Main Photo Credit: Smartframe Images
