Canada vs Qatar
Canada vs Qatar preview
Canada vs Qatar is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group B. Canada (Seed #5) face Qatar (#7) on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at BC Place. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
BC Place (capacity 54,500) is the retractable-roof home of the BC Lions (CFL), Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS). It sits 4m above sea level in Vancouver. June/July temperatures in Vancouver average a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Canada have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Qatar have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Canada vs Qatar — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Canada | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #5 | #7 |
| Confederation | CONCACAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Canada vs Qatar data
// Fetch live data for Canada vs Qatar
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-18',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canada vs Qatar at the 2026 World Cup?
Canada vs Qatar is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, kicking off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver.
What stage is Canada vs Qatar?
Canada vs Qatar is a Group Stage fixture in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Canada vs Qatar?
BC Place (capacity 54,500, opened 1983, retractable roof, hybrid grass) in Vancouver hosts Canada vs Qatar.
Who is favoured to win Canada vs Qatar?
Canada go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #5, with Qatar seeded #7. Canada's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Qatar's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Canada vs Qatar are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Canada vs Qatar?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Canada vs Qatar in my timezone?
Canada vs Qatar kicks off at Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Canada vs Qatar stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-18) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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