Canada and Qatar go head-to-head in Vancouver on Thursday, July 18 in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B fixture, with kick-off set for 11:00pm BST / 6:00pm ET. Both sides claimed their first points of the tournament in their opening matches and enter this game level on one point each, alongside their two group rivals.
How to watch Canada vs Qatar
The match is available free-to-stream in several countries. UK viewers can watch on ITVX, with coverage beginning at 10:30pm BST on ITV1. Australian fans can stream live and free on SBS On Demand, while viewers in Ireland can access the game via RTÉ Player. Further free options include CazéTV on YouTube in Brazil, NOS in the Netherlands, RTBF/VRT in Belgium, SRF/RTS/RSI in Switzerland, and TRT in Turkey.
In the United States, the fixture is available on FS1, accessible through Fox One — which carries both Fox and FS1 and offers a 3-day free trial before charging $19.99 per month — as well as cord-cutting platforms including YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, Sling, Fubo, and DirecTV.
Canada's opening match
As co-hosts, Canada came into the tournament carrying enormous expectations — including genuine hopes of a first-ever World Cup victory. Those hopes were quickly tested when Bosnia and Herzegovina took the lead in the 21st minute. Jesse Marsch's side responded with composure, creating a series of clear chances, though Stephen Eustaquio, Jonathan David, and Tani Oluwaseyi all failed to convert.
The equaliser finally arrived in the 78th minute, just 121 seconds after Cyle Larin stepped off the bench. The recently signed Southampton forward delivered the moment the hosts needed, earning Canada their first World Cup point at the seventh attempt. Larin's impact could see him earn a starting berth against Qatar.
Qatar's dramatic point against Switzerland
Qatar's opening match appeared to be heading toward defeat until the 95th minute, when centre-back Boualem Khoukhi — aided by Milo Muheim — connected with Homam El Amin's cross to head home and steal a share of the spoils against Switzerland. The goal triggered wild celebrations from players and supporters alike.
Manager Julen Lopetegui acknowledged the fortune involved:
