Round 2 ·
Canada
4-4-2
Jesse Marsch
WinnerHT: 3-0
Qatar
4-3-3
Julen Lopetegui
Updated:
Half Time
3–0
90 Min
6–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Canada
4-4-2 · Jesse Marsch
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Qatar
4-3-3 · Julen Lopetegui
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For fans in Finland following the result from Friday 19 June, 01:00 EEST, it was a clear statement from Jesse Marsch's side and a harsh outcome for Julen Lopetegui's team.
The first break came early and set the tone. Canada scored in the 16th minute, doubled the advantage in the 29th, and added a third just before the interval in the 45th minute. A yellow card for Canada in the 9th minute was the only early blemish for the home side.
Canada kept the pressure on after the restart and never allowed the tempo to drop. Goals followed in the 64th minute and the 90th minute, with an own goal in the 75th minute adding to Qatar's problems. The sequence made the final score 6-0 and confirmed a dominant home performance at BC Place. Canada's 4-4-2 and Qatar's 4-3-3 mattered less than the discipline and control on the scoreboard once the early goals had landed.
The league picture now gives Canada a sharper edge in World Cup Group B Round 2, where they sit 2nd on 1 point while Qatar are 3rd on 1 point. That leaves Canada 3 points behind Switzerland, which is the clearest number in the standings picture after this result. Finland-based readers can read the margin as more than a scoreline: it was a performance that changed the feel of the group, even with both teams still on 1 point before this match outcome was absorbed into the standings.
Jesse Marsch's side now move forward with a much stronger goal return after 2 matches, while Julen Lopetegui's Qatar will have to regroup after conceding 6 and losing the discipline that the two red cards exposed. For supporters in Finland, the late kick-off and the clear flow of the game made this an easy one to follow, whether through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Canada and Qatar will meet at BC Place in Vancouver with both sides starting from the same sharp edge: 0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 0 goals for, 0 goals against, and 0 league points. In World Cup Group B Round 2, that blank slate makes the first result feel especially important, because Canada sit 2nd and Qatar are 3rd, even though neither team has yet played a match. For fans in Finland, the late Friday 19 June, 01:00 EEST kickoff gives this a clear late-night slot, and the simple shape of the fixture should be easy to follow through Veikkausliiga TV or Nelonen.
Canada come in under Jesse Marsch, and their league position gives them the narrowest of early edges over Qatar. With 0 points and a goal difference of 0, there is no cushion to lean on yet, only the significance of being listed 2nd against a side placed 3rd. That detail matters because the table already shows Canada above Qatar before the opening ball is kicked, and in a group where Bosnia and Herzegovina sit 1st with 0 points, every early place will matter when the standings begin to settle. For readers in Finland, this is the kind of opening fixture that turns a midnight watch into an early reference point for the group.
Qatar, coached by Julen Lopetegui, arrive with the same untouched record and the same numbers across the board, but their starting position is different by one place. They are 3rd, just behind Canada, and that gap in the table is matched by the second-place gap listed at 0, with Canada on 0 points as well. The match therefore begins as a direct comparison of two teams with identical output and different listing in the standings, which makes every early moment in Vancouver feel like a test of which side can turn a blank statistical line into momentum. In Finland, that makes the 01:00 EEST kickoff a straightforward choice for supporters looking for an early group indicator.
That is why the opening phase should matter so much. Canada will want to justify their 2nd-place listing, while Qatar will see a clear chance to move level with the side directly above them in the group order. The coaches, Jesse Marsch and Julen Lopetegui, bring different dugout identities to the same statistical starting point, but the numbers attached to both teams remain almost perfectly symmetrical. For Finland-based viewers, the match sits in a useful broadcast window, and the combination of BC Place, the late start, and the clean table picture should make it an easy fixture to track from the first whistle.
There is also a useful broader context around the table. Bosnia and Herzegovina are named as the leader, Canada are 2nd, and Qatar are 3rd, while Canada's points, goals, and goal difference all remain at 0. That means the first round of play can reshape the order immediately, even if the standings currently separate the sides only by position. With both teams still on identical numbers, the outcome in Vancouver will be less about protecting an existing advantage and more about claiming one. Fans in Finland will have a late-night chance to see which side takes that first step.
Whatever happens at BC Place, the result will immediately shape how Canada and Qatar are viewed behind Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Group B Round 2, and fans in Finland will get the first clear answer at 01:00 EEST.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Canada: 68%, Qatar: 32%.
A chance presents itself to Nathan Saliba from Canada but his header goes wide
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alistair Johnston from Canada takes a short corner kick from the right.
Sultan Al Brake relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Jonathan David is blocked
The cross by Tani Oluwaseyi from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Tani Oluwaseyi is penalised for pushing Hashmi Al Hussain
A chance presents itself to Cyle Larin from Canada but his header goes wide
A chance presents itself to Cyle Larin from Canada but his header goes wide
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Lucas Mendes from Qatar is ruled offside
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan David from Canada trips Pedro Miguel
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the right.
Alistair Johnston from Canada takes a short corner kick from the right.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Miguel successfully blocks the shot
Cyle Larin from Canada heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Mahmud Abunada as he comes out and claims the ball
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Mahmud Abunada as he comes out and claims the ball
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Hashmi Al Hussain from Qatar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Richie Laryea
Jonathan David managed to score from an easy position.
Nathan Saliba provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jonathan David scores with the right foot!
A shot by Nathan Saliba is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Canada
The fourth official shows there are 9 minute(s) of time to be added
Niko Sigur is penalised for pushing Issa Laye
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
Cyle Larin is penalised for pushing Boualem Khoukhi
Ayoub Al Oui successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Niko Sigur is blocked
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moise Bombito from Canada goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hashmi Al Hussain
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ayoub Al Oui from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ahmed Fathi is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Mendes in a tactical substitution.
Ayoub Al Oui from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Boualem Khoukhi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jonathan David is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Mahmud Abunada as he comes out and claims the ball
Pedro Miguel from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ayoub Al Oui successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Tani Oluwaseyi is blocked
Ahmed Fathi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jonathan David is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Nathan Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Qatar
The game is restarted
Tajon Buchanan is leaving the field to be replaced by Niko Sigur in a tactical substitution.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Qatar
Jacob Shaffelburg from Canada sends an effort wide of target
Jacob Shaffelburg goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jacob Shaffelburg but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jacob Shaffelburg finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Good effort by Alistair Johnston as he directs a shot on target, but Mahmud Abunada saves it
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Issa Laye wins an air challenge against Nathan Saliba
Goal kick for Qatar
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
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Jacob Shaffelburg fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Issa Laye from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pedro Miguel from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pedro Miguel from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Jacob Shaffelburg as he directs a shot on target, but Mahmud Abunada saves it
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ahmed Fathi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Richie Laryea is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Qatar
Tajon Buchanan from Canada tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
OWN GOAL - Mohamed Al Mannai sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Al Mannai holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Jacob Shaffelburg from Canada sends an effort wide of target
Jacob Shaffelburg goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jacob Shaffelburg but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jacob Shaffelburg finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Jacob Shaffelburg from Canada sends an effort wide of target
Jacob Shaffelburg goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jacob Shaffelburg but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jacob Shaffelburg finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Boualem Khoukhi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Tajon Buchanan is blocked
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Qatar
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Hashmi Al Hussain from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Hashmi Al Hussain from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mohamed Al Mannai is penalised for pushing Stephen Eustaquio
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Qatar
The game is restarted
Ali Ahmed is leaving the field to be replaced by Tani Oluwaseyi in a tactical substitution.
Luc De Fougerolles is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Shaffelburg in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Qatar
Canada are trying to create something here.
Mohamed Al Mannai relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the left.
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Richie Laryea from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Canada: 66%, Qatar: 34%.
The cross by Tajon Buchanan from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
G O O O A A A L Nathan Saliba curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish
Ahmed Fathi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
Reckless challenge there. Ahmed Fathi commits a rough foul on Ali Ahmed
Tajon Buchanan from Canada takes a short corner kick from the right.
Mohamed Al Mannai from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ayoub Al Oui from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Canada: 64%, Qatar: 36%.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Hashmi Al Hussain from Qatar trips Richie Laryea
Cyle Larin wins an air challenge against Issa Laye
Canada are in control of the ball.
Mahmud Abunada from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Akram Afif is leaving the field to be replaced by Hashmi Al Hussain in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Tajon Buchanan from Canada trips Ahmed Fathi
Ahmed Fathi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ahmed Fathi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
The game is restarted
Ismael Kone is injured and is replaced by Nathan Saliba.
Ismael Kone is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Canada: 64%, Qatar: 36%.
RED CARD! - After reviewing the game, the referee decides to change the originally given yellow card for Assim Madibo from Qatar to a red card.
VAR - CARD! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card for a player from Qatar.
Ismael Kone is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
SENT OFF! - After a serious foul Assim Madibo is dismissed
The card for Assim Madibo from Qatar was disallowed via VAR intervention.
Reckless challenge there. Assim Madibo commits a rough foul on Ismael Kone
Ismael Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Stephen Eustaquio swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Canada!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Canada.
Ball possession: Canada: 63%, Qatar: 37%.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Miguel successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Cyle Larin is blocked
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Issa Laye from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Qatar
Ayoub Al Oui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sultan Al Brake from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pedro Miguel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A shot by Ismael Kone is blocked
Richie Laryea creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Pedro Miguel from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Boualem Khoukhi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Derek Cornelius is leaving the field to be replaced by Moise Bombito in a tactical substitution.
Edmilson Junior is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed Fathi in a tactical substitution.
Jassem Gaber is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Al Mannai in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Canada has been the better team in this half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Canada: 61%, Qatar: 39%.
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Assim Madibo from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Alistair Johnston as he directs a shot on target, but Mahmud Abunada saves it
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Jonathan David managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L - Jonathan David reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Cyle Larin sends a header towards goal, but Mahmud Abunada is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Tajon Buchanan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Richie Laryea from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Richie Laryea makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Qatar are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Qatar
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sultan Al Brake relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Canada: 61%, Qatar: 39%.
Boualem Khoukhi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Cyle Larin is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Issa Laye relieves the pressure with a clearance
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Canada.
Luc De Fougerolles creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the right.
Assim Madibo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Qatar are in control of the ball.
Ali Ahmed makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tajon Buchanan from Canada is ruled offside
A shot by Ismael Kone is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Canada: 60%, Qatar: 40%.
Yusuf Abdurisag is leaving the field to be replaced by Sultan Al Brake in a tactical substitution.
Assim Madibo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jonathan David is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Qatar are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Derek Cornelius from Canada trips Edmilson Junior
Safe hands from Mahmud Abunada as he comes out and claims the ball
A player from Canada takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Oooh... that was a sitter! Tajon Buchanan should have scored from that position
Akram Afif successfully blocks the shot
Tajon Buchanan gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Richie Laryea creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Issa Laye from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Yusuf Abdurisag from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Issa Laye from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jonathan David creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada start a counter attack
Qatar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Derek Cornelius relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Qatar
Ali Ahmed goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Ball possession: Canada: 62%, Qatar: 38%.
SENT OFF! - After a professional foul, Homam Elamin is sent off as he was the last man!
The ref blows his whistle. Homam Elamin charged Tajon Buchanan from behind and it's a free-kick
RED CARD! - After reviewing the game, the referee decides to change the originally given yellow card for Homam Elamin from Qatar to a red card.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Canada!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Canada.
The card for Homam Elamin from Qatar was disallowed via VAR intervention.
PENALTY! - Homam Elamin from Qatar commits a penalty against Tajon Buchanan.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ali Ahmed relieves the pressure with a clearance
Boualem Khoukhi wins an air challenge against Jonathan David
The referee signals a free kick as Cyle Larin from Canada trips Pedro Miguel
Ball possession: Canada: 64%, Qatar: 36%.
G O O O A A A L - Jonathan David reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Boualem Khoukhi successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Tajon Buchanan is blocked
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Jassem Gaber from Qatar trips Richie Laryea
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Qatar are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Qatar
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Goal kick for Qatar
Ball possession: Canada: 65%, Qatar: 35%.
Stephen Eustaquio relieves the pressure with a clearance
Boualem Khoukhi comes back onto the field.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Assim Madibo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Qatar
The game is restarted
Boualem Khoukhi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Boualem Khoukhi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Goal kick for Qatar
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
A chance presents itself to Derek Cornelius from Canada but his header goes wide
Derek Cornelius wins an air challenge against Boualem Khoukhi
The cross by Ali Ahmed from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Yusuf Abdurisag from Qatar trips Alistair Johnston
Ismael Kone relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Canada: 67%, Qatar: 33%.
Qatar are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Qatar
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Stephen Eustaquio from Canada takes a short corner kick from the right.
Issa Laye from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada are trying to create something here.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Canada managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Cyle Larin managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L - Cyle Larin reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
Jonathan David volleys a shot on target, but Mahmud Abunada is on hand to save it
The cross by Alistair Johnston from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Edmilson Junior from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Ahmed swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Assim Madibo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Stephen Eustaquio is blocked
Ball possession: Canada: 66%, Qatar: 34%.
Yusuf Abdurisag from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Homam Elamin from Qatar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tajon Buchanan
Canada are trying to create something here.
Assim Madibo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Issa Laye relieves the pressure with a clearance
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Qatar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Homam Elamin from Qatar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tajon Buchanan
Qatar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Qatar are trying to create something here.
Qatar are in control of the ball.
Qatar start a counter attack
Jassem Gaber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luc De Fougerolles from Canada intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Akram Afif swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jonathan David successfully blocks the shot
Boualem Khoukhi takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Ball possession: Canada: 68%, Qatar: 32%.
Yellow card for Derek Cornelius
Derek Cornelius is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Derek Cornelius from Canada trips Akram Afif
Qatar start a counter attack
Edmilson Junior makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada are trying to create something here.
Boualem Khoukhi from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Richie Laryea makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jonathan David volleys a shot on target, but Mahmud Abunada is on hand to save it
The cross by Ali Ahmed from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Edmilson Junior from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ali Ahmed swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Homam Elamin from Qatar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Assim Madibo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Issa Laye relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ismael Kone wins an air challenge against Homam Elamin
Ball possession: Canada: 78%, Qatar: 22%.
Goal kick for Qatar
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Assim Madibo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Qatar
Pedro Miguel relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Ahmed creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Canada with a potentially dangerous attack.
Canada take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Boualem Khoukhi relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Tajon Buchanan from Canada successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Canada
Edmilson Junior from Qatar sends an effort wide of target
Edmilson Junior goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Edmilson Junior but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Edmilson Junior finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Homam Elamin from Qatar successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Qatar start a counter attack
Akram Afif creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Jassem Gaber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Stephen Eustaquio relieves the pressure with a clearance
Qatar take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Canada kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to BC Place, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to BC Place where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to BC Place where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to BC Place, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to BC Place, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from BC Place. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
The match kicks off at 01:00 EEST on 19 June 2026 in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Canada or Qatar.
Canada and Qatar have no listed wins, draws, or losses in the last 8 meetings, based on the supplied head-to-head summary.
This is World Cup Group B, Round 2, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Status
Finished
Attendance
52,497
Minute
90+8'
Winner
Canada
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