Canada - Qatar
World Cup - Jun 18, 10:00 PM
Match Result
World Cup 2026 Group B today
Canada vs Qatar Stats Comparison: Prediction, Corners, Cards and Lineups
Canada vs Qatar is a host-nation pressure match: Canada have the ranking edge and home-market attention, while Qatar bring tournament experience, counters and set-piece routes.
Quick match path
Stats first, odds second.
- Group
- Group B
- Kick-off
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 18:00 CEST / 12:00 ET
- Venue
- TBC
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Current game odds
Canada vs Qatar odds
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Prematch
Kick-off
18:00 CEST
Prime Europe slot and noon ET.
Ranking edge
Canada +26
Canada have the stronger FIFA ranking.
Corners watch
Canada
Home pressure can force blocked crosses.
Cards watch
Qatar
Davies and David can force defensive fouls.
Team comparison
Canada vs Qatar stats
Lower FIFA ranking number is better. For betting, ranking is context only; lineups and live game state still matter.
| Stat | Canada | Qatar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
FIFA ranking | 30 | 56 | Canada |
Ranking gap | 26 | Chasing | Profile |
World Cup appearances | 3 | 2 | Canada |
Best World Cup finish | Group stage | Group stage | Profile |
Qualification route | Host | AFC | Profile |
Likely match shape | High tempo and home pressure | Counters and set pieces | Profile |
Canada profile
Auto-qualified as host nation
- FIFA rank
- 30
- World Cups
- 3
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Coach
- Jesse Marsch
Qatar profile
AFC qualification
- FIFA rank
- 56
- World Cups
- 2
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Coach
- Julen Lopetegui
Player watch
Sort the key players by ranking context and World Cup experience
Canada
CanadaJonathan David
Forward
Scorer and shots-on-target reference.
Alphonso Davies
Full-back / winger
Wide creation and transition speed.
Stephen Eustaquio
Midfielder
Tempo, set pieces and fouls profile.
Qatar
QatarAkram Afif
Forward
Main creator, scorer and fouls-won route.
Almoez Ali
Forward
Box presence and shot profile.
Hassan Al-Haydos
Midfielder
Experience and set-piece delivery.
Head to head
H2H context
Canada vs Qatar has limited World Cup H2H relevance. Use ranking, host pressure, player roles and live territory instead.
Canada
0
Draws
0
Qatar
0
Betting markets
Cards, corners and live triggers
Corners prediction
Canada corners are the first lean if Davies, David and wide runners pin Qatar back. Qatar corners need Afif-led counters or set-piece territory.
Cards prediction
Qatar cards are the natural watch if Canada attack with pace. Canada cards matter if Qatar counter through Afif in open space.
- Canada: confirm David and Davies before scorer, shots and assists markets.
- Canada: Eustaquio role affects corners and set pieces.
- Qatar: Akram Afif starting role decides counter and fouls-won angles.
- Qatar: Almoez Ali role matters for shots and anytime scorer markets.
Betting takeaways from the stats
Canada are the result lean, but Canada corners and David shots can be cleaner than a short moneyline.
Qatar can still create danger through Afif, especially if Canada leave transition space.
Cards become more interesting if Canada dominate the ball and Qatar defend in long phases.
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