Canada vs Qatar Official Lineups, Thursday, 18 June 2026, World Cup Group B

Canada achieved a remarkable 6-0 victory over Qatar in a historic Group B match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18, 2026.  This win marked Canada's inaugural triumph in the men's tournament. The impressive performance, held at Vancouver's B.C. Place, featured a hat trick from Jonathan David, a forward for Juventus.

Qatar faced a significant setback, finishing the match with only 9 players after Homam El Amin received a red card in the 32nd minute, followed by Assim Madibo's red card in the 53rd minute.

👉  Juventus striker Jonathan David netted a hat-trick for Canada, helping secure a 6-0 victory against Qatar. However, the day took a turn for the worse when Sassuolo midfielder Ismaël Koné, also representing Canada, appeared to suffer a broken leg after being tackled from behind by Qatar’s Assim Madibo in the 54th minute, resulting in him being carried off on a stretcher.

Canada's goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau made history by achieving the first-ever clean sheet for Canada in a Men's World Cup match, leading to this decisive 6-0 victory over Qatar in the group stage. Well done!

 

FIFA Ranking

Canada holds the 30th position in the world rankings, while Qatar is ranked 56th according to the official FIFA standings.



 



 

✅   2 Serie A players called up for  🇨🇦   Canada National team for the World Cup 2026:

•  Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone


• Juventus forward Jonathan David

✅   Serie A players called up for  🇶🇦    Qatar National team for the World Cup 2026:

•  None

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.



🏆👉 🇨🇦 Canada 1 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️    In the 16th minute, Cyle Larin scores! Johnston delivers a right-wing cross from the byline, which finds David. His powerful shot is saved by Abunada, but the Qatar goalkeeper can't keep it secure, allowing Larin to finish from close range!


 

🏆👉   🇨🇦 Canada 2 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️ In the 29th minute, Jonathan David scores! Buchanan made a powerful run, then skillfully cut the ball onto his left foot. He took a shot that deflected right into David's path inside the box, and he expertly volleyed it with his right foot into the bottom-right corner!! Forza!



🏆👉 🇨🇦 Canada 3 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️ In the 45+3 minute, Jonathan David finds the net once more. The Juventus star is truly making an impact for Canada! Johnston sends a right-wing cross into a perilous spot, with Larin compelling Abunada to make an incredible save at the near post! Nevertheless, the ball lands at David's feet, and he easily slots it into an open goal! What a fantastic moment for the Juventino!



 

🟥      In the 51st minute, Ismaël Koné of Canada suffered a severe tackle from behind by Qatari midfielder Assim Madibo. Koné was carried off on a stretcher due to a broken leg, receiving a standing ovation from the home supporters. Madibo received a direct red card for the foul.



 

🏆👉 🇨🇦 Canada 4 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️ In the 64th minute, Nathan Saliba, who had just substituted in for the injured Kone, took a 20-yard free-kick. He skillfully bent the ball around the Qatar wall, and it hit the upright before finding the back of the net! It was a touching moment as Saliba held up a jersey with Kone's name on it, honoring his teammate who had to leave the field on a stretcher earlier.



 



🏆👉    🇨🇦 Canada 5 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️ In the 75th minute, an own goal by Manai. Buchanan's shot from inside the box was deflected by Manai, and the ball became favorable for Shaffelburg, who took a shot on goal that was again deflected by Manai, this time into his own net.



 

🏆👉 🇨🇦 Canada 6 - 0 Qatar 🇶🇦

⚽️ In the 92nd minute, the fantastic Juventus star Jonathan David scored a hat trick for Canada!!!!! Amazing job, Jonathan! Here’s the play: Saliba attempts a shot from the edge of the box, but it deflects off David, who then turns and sends a powerful shot past the helpless Abunada! Cheers erupt among fans of Canada and
@juventusfcen
!

 

 

Stats BEFORE the game

 

   Canada:

• Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace)


• Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough)


• Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).


• Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG)

   Qatar World Cup :

• Goalkeepers: Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail), Mahmoud Abunada (Al Rayyan), Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd)


• Defenders: Hashmi Hussein (Al Arabi), Ayoub Alawi (Al Gharafa), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Issa Laaye (Al Arabi), Lucas Mendes (Al-Wakrah), Sultan Al-Brake (Al-Duhail), Homam Al-Amin (Cultural Leonesa)


• Midfielders: Mohammed Al-Manai (Al Shamal), Jassem Jaber (Al Arabi), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Ahmed Fathi (Al Arabi), Abdulaziz Hatem (Al Rayyan), Assim Madibo (Al-Wakrah)


• Forwards: Tahseen Mohammed (Al-Duhail), Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Mohammed Muntari (Al Gharafa), Youssef Abdulrazzaq (Al-Wakrah), Ahmed Alaa (Al Rayyan), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd), Ahmed Al-Janahi (Al Gharafa)

 



 

 

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World Cup Group B Matchday 2

🇨🇦   Canada - Qatar 🇶🇦

Date: Thursday, June 18
Kick-off Time: 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT)
Location: BC Place
Vancouver, Canada

Referee: Christian Garay CHI
Assistant Referee 1: Jose Retamal CHI
Assistant Referee 2: Miguel Rocha CHI
Fourth Official: Kevin Ortega PER
Reserve AR: Michael Orue PER

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✅ Official lineups - Tabellino:



 

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