Canada vs Qatar: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.4%0.1%
FIFA standing#30#55
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Canada meet Qatar with the live market leaning Canada's way (73.5% to win, 17.5% draw). Co-hosts with elite pace and a point to prove. Qatar, meanwhile, two-time Asian champions seeking a first World Cup win.

Canada's edge comes from explosive wing pace, but Qatar will look to exploit centre-back depth. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

CAN Canada

AD
Alphonso Davies
LB · Bayern Munich
JD
Jonathan David
ST · Juventus
TB
Tajon Buchanan
RW · Villarreal

QAT Qatar

AA
Akram Afif
FW · Al Sadd
AA
Almoez Ali
ST · Al Duhail
HA
Hassan Al-Haydos
AM · Al Sadd