Group B · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Canada vs Qatar — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B

Canada play Qatar in the Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia.

CanadaCAN
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QatarQAT
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offThursday, June 18, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup B
StadiumBC PlaceVancouver, British Columbia · 54,500 capacity
StatusScheduledMatchday 2
Stadium

BC Place

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
54,500Capacity1983OpenedRetractableRoof

Crowned by the world’s largest cable-supported retractable roof, the downtown Vancouver venue hosts group games and a round-of-16 knockout.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

CanadaCONCACAF
FIFA Ranking#30
Head CoachJesse Marsch
CaptainAlphonso Davies
All-time Top ScorerJonathan David (39 goals)
Most CapsAtiba Hutchinson (104)
Known AsLes Rouges, The Canucks

Canada, known as Les Rouges, underwent a dramatic transformation in the early 2020s — qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986 and reaching the Copa América semi-finals in 2024 — powered by a golden generation led by captain Alphonso Davies and top scorer Jonathan David. As co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, they enter the tournament with genuine ambitions of advancing deep into the competition.

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FIFA Ranking#55
Head CoachJulen Lopetegui
CaptainHassan Al-Haydos
All-time Top ScorerAlmoez Ali (60 goals)
Most CapsHassan Al-Haydos (186)
Known AsThe Maroons, Al-Annabi

Qatar, known as The Maroons, are the reigning two-time AFC Asian Cup champions, having won the continental title in both 2019 and 2023, and made history as the first Middle Eastern nation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Canada vs Qatar played?
The match was played at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What stage was the Canada vs Qatar match?
This was a Group B match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.