Qatar face Canada at 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET) on Thursday, 18 June at BC Place, Vancouver.
This Group B fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 pits the co-hosts against the Asian champions, both level on a point.
Date, Time and Venue
Qatar versus Canada is a Group B matchday-two game at BC Place in Vancouver, kicking off at 3:00 PM local Pacific Time on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
For fans watching from the Gulf and South Asia, the time difference pushes this kick-off into the early hours of Friday, 19 June. Here is the kick-off in your time zone:
| Location | Kick-Off Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (PT) | 3:00 PM | Thu, 18 Jun |
| US Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | Thu, 18 Jun |
| UAE & Oman | 2:00 AM | Fri, 19 Jun |
| Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar | 1:00 AM | Fri, 19 Jun |
| Pakistan | 3:00 AM | Fri, 19 Jun |
| India | 3:30 AM | Fri, 19 Jun |
| Bangladesh | 4:00 AM | Fri, 19 Jun |
This guide covers only this one match. For Qatar’s complete group programme, see our Qatar at the World Cup schedule guide.
What’s at Stake in Group B
Group B is wide open. Every team drew 1-1 on matchday one, so all four sides share a point with everything still to play for going into this game.
| Team | Matchday 1 | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Drew Qatar 1-1 | 1 |
| Canada | Drew Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1 | 1 |
| Qatar | Drew Switzerland 1-1 | 1 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Drew Canada 1-1 | 1 |
Canada earned their first-ever World Cup point against Bosnia; Qatar snatched theirs with a 94th-minute equaliser against Switzerland. A win here would push the victor toward the knockout rounds.
Co-Hosts vs Asian Champions
Canada start as favourites on home soil, roared on by a Vancouver crowd, but the margins are thin and Qatar’s late fightback against Switzerland shows they will not fold easily.
- Canada: back-to-back World Cups after returning in 2022, now co-hosts; they claimed their first-ever World Cup point in the opener.
- Qatar: at only their second World Cup after debuting as 2022 hosts, and twice crowned Asian champions in 2019 and 2023.
- Head-to-head: the sides have met only once, a September 2022 friendly in Vienna that Canada won 2-0 through Cyle Larin and Jonathan David.
What to watch:
- Whether Canada’s attack can break down a compact Qatar defence early.
- Qatar’s set-piece threat and their late equaliser against Switzerland.
- The home crowd’s effect on Canada’s tempo in the second half.
How to Watch Live
The match is carried on free-to-air channels and paid streaming in most regions. Here is where to watch and how to confirm your local kick-off, grouped by region:
Gulf
- Kick-off times: UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Free viewing: Qatar fan zones and channels.
South Asia
- Kick-off times: India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- Free viewing: Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Tickets, Stadium and Travel
Official tickets are sold through FIFA’s official platform and its fan-to-fan resale marketplace. Our World Cup 2026 tickets guide covers prices, availability and how to buy safely.
BC Place sits in downtown Vancouver. The easiest route is the SkyTrain Expo Line to Stadium–Chinatown Station, a roughly five-minute walk from the gates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Qatar vs Canada in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?
Kick-off is 2:00 AM in the UAE and Oman, and 1:00 AM in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar — both on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Where is the match being played?
At BC Place in downtown Vancouver, Canada, reachable via the SkyTrain Expo Line to Stadium–Chinatown Station.
Have Qatar and Canada played before?
Once. Canada beat Qatar 2-0 in a September 2022 friendly in Vienna, with goals from Cyle Larin and Jonathan David.
What does Canada need from this game?
With Group B level on one point each, a win would move Canada strongly toward the knockout rounds ahead of their final group match.
Sources
- FIFA – Canada, Mexico & USA 2026 match centre
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B – fixtures and standings
- BC Place – getting here
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