Qatar face Canada in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, live from BC Place on June 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: BC Place, Vancouver, BC
- TV Channels: FS1, Telemundo
How to Watch Qatar vs. Canada on June 18, 2026
You can watch Canada take on Qatar live with DIRECTV on FS1, Telemundo on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
Qatar (0-1-0) vs. Canada (0-1-0) — Group B Match Preview
Qatar meet Canada at BC Place in Vancouver with both sides sitting on 0-1-0 in Group B after opening with a draw, which leaves this finely poised for two teams that arrived with very different histories. Canada are co-hosting their first back-to-back World Cups, with their only prior appearances coming in 1986 and 2022, while Qatar reached this tournament on sporting merit for the first time after qualifying as hosts in 2022, when they lost all three group matches. Cyle Larin already has 1 goal across his 1 appearance for Canada, and Promise David chipped in 1 assist in the same opener, giving Jesse Marsch’s high-press attack two scorers to build around.
On the other side, Edmílson Junior leads Qatar with 2 shots through one match for a side that earned a point from its opening draw. Boualem Khoukhi has been Qatar’s metronome at the back with 24 accurate passes, the kind of distribution Julen Lopetegui will lean on against Canada’s pressing. The recent form split the difference, with Canada beating Uzbekistan 2-0 in a June friendly and Qatar falling 1-0 to the Republic of Ireland in May. A win here would push either side toward the front of Group B heading into the final round of group play.
National TV
FS1, Telemundo
What Time is the Canada vs. Qatar Match Today?
The Qatar vs. Canada match starts at 6:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Qatar vs. Canada?
You can watch Qatar vs. Canada on FS1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Qatar vs. Canada
Qatar
Edmílson Junior — Forward. He led the Qatari attack in the opener with 2 shots, the team high as Qatar took a point from its opening draw. With Qatar looking to build on that first result, the forward’s willingness to shoot makes him the most direct route to a breakthrough.
Homam Ahmed — Defender. Ahmed added an attacking dimension from the back line, registering 1 shot in the opener. For a Qatar side reigning as two-time Asian champions, his ability to step forward gives the defense an outlet going the other way.
Canada
Cyle Larin — Forward. Larin found the net in Canada’s opener, posting 1 goal across his 1 appearance to give the co-hosts an early scorer. He remains the focal point of Marsch’s attack and the player most likely to convert the chances Canada’s press creates.
Promise David — Forward. David set up the opener with 1 assist in his lone appearance, showing he can create as well as finish. His link play stretches Canada’s front line and gives Larin a partner to combine with.
Jonathan David — Forward. David was Canada’s most active shooter in the opener with 3 shots, the team high. With Canada chasing a first win after opening with a draw, his volume of attempts could be the difference if the finishing follows.
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