Qatar vs Canada Tips, Odds & Prediction for World Cup 2026

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In their second match of the 2026 World Cup, Qatar play hosts Canada at BC Place in Vancouver, and the game kicks off at 00:00 CAT on Friday, June 19. Each side took a point from their first Group B game, and Canada will back themselves to win for the first time in front of their own supporters, while Qatar will try to frustrate once more. Every one of our World Cup betting tips sits in its own dedicated section.

Qatar

Qatar were well disciplined in picking up a point in their first game, levelling late in stoppage time thanks to an own goal, and Julen Lopetegui will be looking for the same organisation this time. Akram Afif is their chief creator and Almoez Ali is a proven goalscorer, but they will be without the ball for long periods against the hosts. There are no new injury or suspension worries in the squad, and I think they will set out to frustrate, but keeping a good Canada team out for the whole game is a big ask.

Expected Lineup: Abunada; Al-Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, Ahmed; Gaber, Fathy, Laye; Abdurisag, Afif, Edmilson Junior.

Canada

Canada were superb at times in their first game and earned a point they deserved through Cyle Larin, and playing at home again in front of their supporters should help them. The main worry is Alphonso Davies, who has been rushing to recover from a hamstring injury and is still a doubt for this game, although Jesse Marsch has lots of attacking choices either way. Jonathan David spearheads a dangerous attack and I see Canada having most of the ball and territory. I think they are much too strong for Qatar and should convert their pressure into goals this time.

Expected Lineup: Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Eustaquio, Kone, Millar; J. David, Oluwaseyi, Buchanan.

Canada have home advantage, better players and more ways to hurt teams, and I think they will wear down the Qatar defence across ninety minutes. Once the first goal goes in, I can see this becoming an easy home victory. My forecast: Qatar 0 Canada 3.

BTTS: No (1.54)

Qatar scored only one goal in their first game and will be set up to defend for long spells, which suggests they will find it hard to score against the hosts. Canada have the defenders to keep a clean sheet on home soil. BTTS: No at 1.54 is my best bet, and I am comfortable backing it.