Canada vs Qatar predictions: Les Rouges to show their true colours

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Following a frustrating draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, co-hosts Canada will be looking to chalk up their first win of the 2026 World Cup when they face Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver and Alex Jack thinks they’ll get it.

Jesse Marsch could lead Canada to their first ever World Cup finals victory

Canada are unbeaten in their last nine games (W3, D6)
Qatar have scored just one goal in their last four games
Recommended bet: Canada to win to nil at 4/5

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Seeing fellow co-hosts the United States and Mexico make winning starts to their 2026 World Cup campaigns, Canada had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

Having squandered a number of chances in that game, Jesse Marsch’s side will be eager to make the most of their chances when they face a Qatar side who scored in injury-time to shock Switzerland with a 1-1 draw in their Group B opener.

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Canada vs Qatar Team news

Having missed the opener in Toronto, Canada skipper Alphonso Davies is facing a race against time to be ready for Thursday's game in Vancouver.

Les Rouges are continuing to monitor the recovery of Moise Bombito after he suffered an injury to his left tibia.

As for Qatar, no fresh injury concerns have been reported following their 1-1 draw with the Swiss, meaning head coach Julen Lopetegui has a full squad to choose from for the clash against the Maple Leafs.

Canada vs Qatar stats

Canada are unbeaten in their last nine games, with three wins and six draws during that spell.

Les Rouges have failed to score in just one of their last seven matches.

As for Qatar, they have won just one of their last 12 games, with five draws and six defeats also in that run.

Goals have been an issue for Qatar of late, with just one goal scored in their last four outings.

Canada and Qatar have had one previous meeting on neutral territory back in 2022, as the Canadians earned a 2-0 victory in an international friendly in Vienna.

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Canada vs Qatar Prediction

Having had an xG of 1.25 against Bosnia and 37 touches in the opposition box, Canada should have been more clinical in their opening game of this major tournament.

This game provides an opportunity to put things right against a Qatar side who were fortunate to get anything out of their opener against Switzerland.

With Qatar failing to score in three of their last four games, a Canadian victory, while keeping the Maroons off the scoresheet, appeals here.