Canada Takes on Qatar in the World Cup: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups for the Highly Anticipated Match
Canada and Qatar face off in a crucial Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver on Thursday, both seeking their first World Cup win. Neither team has won a match in the tournament's history, with Canada drawing 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina and Qatar playing out a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland in their opening fixtures.
With knockout round qualification potentially on the line, both sides are desperate for a win. Canada is expected to have the upper hand, having been the better side for long stretches against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The team boasts attacking talent, including Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and Promise David.
Qatar, on the other hand, was fortunate to earn a draw against Switzerland, thanks to the opponent's wastefulness. Canada's home support at BC Place is also expected to give them an edge.
Jesse Marsch's side is expected to make several changes, with Cyle Larin potentially replacing Tani Oluwaseyi up front to partner Jonathan David. Alistair Johnston may be replaced by Niko Sigur at right back, while Liam Millar could make way for Ali Ahmed on the left side.
Canada's predicted lineup is Crepeau; Sigur, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Koné, Eustáquio, Ahmed; J.David, Larin. Qatar is expected to stick with the same starting XI, with Almoez Ali potentially replacing Yusuf Abdurisag as the central striker. Their predicted lineup is Abunada; Al-Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, H. Ahmed; Gaber, Laye; Junior, Madibo, Afif; Ali.
The match will be broadcast on various channels, including Prime Video UK, ITV 1 UK, and FOX Network, as well as streaming services such as fuboTV and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
With knockout round qualification potentially on the line, both sides are desperate for a win. Canada is expected to have the upper hand, having been the better side for long stretches against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The team boasts attacking talent, including Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and Promise David.
Qatar, on the other hand, was fortunate to earn a draw against Switzerland, thanks to the opponent's wastefulness. Canada's home support at BC Place is also expected to give them an edge.
Jesse Marsch's side is expected to make several changes, with Cyle Larin potentially replacing Tani Oluwaseyi up front to partner Jonathan David. Alistair Johnston may be replaced by Niko Sigur at right back, while Liam Millar could make way for Ali Ahmed on the left side.
Canada's predicted lineup is Crepeau; Sigur, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Buchanan, Koné, Eustáquio, Ahmed; J.David, Larin. Qatar is expected to stick with the same starting XI, with Almoez Ali potentially replacing Yusuf Abdurisag as the central striker. Their predicted lineup is Abunada; Al-Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, H. Ahmed; Gaber, Laye; Junior, Madibo, Afif; Ali.
The match will be broadcast on various channels, including Prime Video UK, ITV 1 UK, and FOX Network, as well as streaming services such as fuboTV and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
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