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How to watch Canada vs Qatar with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Canada vs Qatar Live Updates
1' — Kickoff: The referee gets us underway, and we're off in Vancouver! Both teams are wearing their second kits, with Canada all in black attacking from left to right, while Qatar are in an all-white strip.
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2' — Early Chance: Homam El Amin's cross from the left found Edmilson Junior unmarked in the Canada penalty area, but the Qatar youngster squandered his chance.
6' — David Comes Close: Jonathan David forced Mahmoud Abunada into a firm save as he met a cross from the right-hand side, but the Qatar keeper managed to safely parry away.
9' — Yellow Card (Canada): Derek Cornelius is shown a yellow card for a cynical foul when Qatar were on the counter attack.
16' — GOAL! Canada 1—0 Qatar (Cyle Larin): Alistair Johnston's found space down the right and swung a dangerous ball in from the edge of the box, finding Jonathan David. His shot was parried by Mahmoud Abunada, but Cyle Larin followed up to give the co-hosts an early lead.
25' — First-Half Hydration Break: The home fans boo as the two teams go to the first hydration break of the game. Canada have controlled possession since taking the lead almost ten minutes earlier. Jesse Marsch and Julen Lopetegui are giving their players tactical instructions as they take on a drink.
29' — GOAL! Canada 2—0 Qatar (Jonathan David): Tajon Buchanan pops the ball over the top, with it landing to Jonathan David just inside the box, and the Juventus man volleys it sweetly to the goalkeeper's left. Canada are two up and threatening to run away with it.
31' — RED CARD (Qatar): Homam El Amin is dismissed for Qatar after pushing over Tajon Buchanan on the edge of the penalty box. Referee Cristián Garay initially awarded a penalty kick and a yellow card, but upon a VAR review, the decision was changed into a red card for El Amin and a free-kick on the edge of the box. Ali Ahmed sent the resultant free-kick over.
37' — Off The Line: Qatar are hanging on now. Canada are breezing through, with Tajon Buchanan poking a shot through that was cleared off the line.
40' — Substitution (Qatar): Julen Lopetegui is forced into an early change, with Sultan Al-Brake introduced to replace the unfortunate Yusuf Abdurisag. The forward had struggled to get into the game, but with the dismissal of defender Homam El Amin this was defensive change feels an understandable move.
43' — Penalty Appeal (Canada): Derek Cornelius goes down in the area, but the referee waves his claims for a spot kick away.
45' — First Half Stoppage Time: The fourth official's board goes up to indicate six minutes of additional time, the added period following a lengthy VAR review that led to the dismissal of Homam El Amin.
45+3' — GOAL! Canada 3—0 Qatar (Jonathan David): It gets better and better for Canada! Tajon Buchanan and Alistair Johnston combine on the right, with the latter swinging a ball over for Cyle Larin. His header was well saved by Mahmoud Abunada, but there was Jonathan David to send the loose ball home. The co-hosts look home and hosed.
45+6' — HALFTIME: Cristián Garay blows his whistle for the break and this one looks over. Canada are well on top through Cyle Larin's opener and Jonathan David's double, with Jesse Marsch's men having marched into a 3-0 halftime lead. Julen Lopetegui's ten players will just be happy to have a breather after a first period that couldn't have gone much worse.
46' — Second Half Restart And Substitutions: We're back underway, and both teams have made changes to their team. Canada have introduced Moïse Bombito — he replaces Derek Cornelius, who was booked in the first half. For Qatar, Mohammed Manai and Ahmed Fathy have replaced Jassem Gaber and Edmílson Junior.
50' — Serious Injury: Horrible scenes in Vancouver, as Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné is prone on the ground after a clumsy challenge by Assim Madibo. Koné is now receiving prolonged medical treatment from
53' — RED CARD (Qatar): Assim Madibo, who initially was shown a yellow card for his dangerous challenge on Ismaël Koné, has seen his booking upgraded to a sending off after a VAR review.
56' — Substitution (Canada): Ismaël Koné is sat up and waving to the fans in BC Place as he is carried off on a stretcher. He has been replaced by Nathan Saliba.
58' — Substitution (Qatar): Al Hashmi Al Hussain replaces Akram Afif. Julen Lopetegui has used four of his five substitutions before the hour mark.
62' — Yellow Card (Qatar): Sub Ahmed Fathy is into the referee's book, with his high tackle on Ali Ahmed on the edge of the box earning him a booking a Canada a free-kick little more than 16-yards out. Ahmed was subsequently booked for his protests.
64' — GOAL! Canada 4—0 Qatar (Nathan Saliba): The sub has made a near-instant impact. Nathan Saliba beautifully curls the free-kick from the edge of the box around the Qatar wall, it kisses the keeper's near post and nestles into the back of the net. The Anderlecht man races to the bench to raise the shirt of Ismaël Koné, the man he replaced. A classy finish and a classy touch.
68' — Second-Half Hydration Break: The players go off for drinks a bit later than they usually would, given the sheer amount of action and stoppages during this second period.
70' — Double Substitution (Canada): Jesse Marsch makes two more changes as the hydration break concludes, with Jacob Shaffelburg and Tani Oluwaseyi coming on for Luc de Fougerolles and Ali Ahmed.
75' — GOAL! Canada 5—0 Qatar (Mohammad Manai own goal): Another sub makes a quick impact, as Jacob Shaffelburg half volleys a low effort towards goal, the ball reaching him after wave upon wave of Canada pressure. Qatar halftime sub Mohammad Manai sliced his attempted clearance, with the ball ending up in the net off his boot, but the TV score graphic and the PA in Vancouver have given it to Shaffelburg.
83' — Substitution (Canada): A final change for the co-hosts, as Niko Sigur replaces Tajon Buchanan.
86' — Substitution (Qatar): And it's a last change for Qatar too. A sub has been subbed off, with the booked Ahmed Fathy taken off by Julen Lopetegui. He's been replaced by Lucas Mendes.
90' — Second Half Stoppage Time: No surprises that we have a mountain of stoppage time to come. The fourth official has indicated nine minutes, which was to be expected after the treatment Koné received after his injury.
90+2' — GOAL! Canada 6—0 Qatar (Jonathan David Hat-Trick): Jonathan David has a treble! The exciting Nathan Saliba brings the ball to the edge of the area and threads the ball through to the Juventus forward, who hits a left-footed shot from just outside the six-yard box past the keeper to complete his hat-trick in added time.
90+9' — FULLTIME: Canada shoot home a sensational six, with a tremendous treble from Jonathan David. There is a bit of upset between the two teams upon the final whistle, but it petered out pretty quickly. Plenty to be pleased about for the co-hosts.
Canada vs Qatar lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- J. Marsch
- J. Lopetegui
Can I watch Canada vs Qatar for free?
Because the English-language broadcast for Canada vs. Qatar is on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) rather than the main over-the-air FOX network, it cannot be picked up for free using a standard digital TV antenna.
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Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
Tyler Terens and former United States international Maurice Edu are FS1's commentary team, with Dr. Joe Machnik offering insight as a rules analyst.
Andrés Cantor and Omar Zerón commentate for Telemundo. Adriana Monsalve hosts and is joined by Carlos Pavón, Javier Tabares, Carlota Vizmanos, Lindsay Casinelli, Miguel Gurwitz, Andres Guardado, Carlos Salcido and Jaime Herrera.
Live Group B Standings
Canada vs Qatar Match Preview
Canada and Qatar meet at BC Place in Vancouver on June 18 in a Group B fixture that could go a long way to shaping who advances from one of the more evenly contested sections at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jesse Marsch's side opened their home World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result that left Canada with work to do but still very much in contention. Playing on home soil brings its own pressure, and the co-hosts will know that anything less than a win here would leave their last-16 hopes hanging on the final group game.
Alphonso Davies, the Bayern Munich left-back who missed significant time earlier in the year, brings genuine quality to the Canadian attack. Alongside Juventus forward Jonathan David and Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone, Canada carry enough threat to trouble any side in the group.
Qatar arrive in Vancouver having salvaged a point of their own, coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Switzerland thanks to a 94th-minute equaliser from Boualem Khoukhi. That late intervention kept Julen Lopetegui's side alive, though the manner of the performance against the Swiss raised questions about their ability to control matches over 90 minutes.
The Maroons have leaned heavily on the creativity of Al-Sadd playmaker Akram Afif throughout their qualifying campaign and into this tournament. Afif's ability to unlock defences will be Qatar's primary weapon, with Almoez Ali, the national team's all-time leading scorer, looking to feed off his service.
Qatar's recent form makes for difficult reading. They have not won in their last four matches before the Switzerland draw, and a 3-0 defeat to Tunisia in the FIFA Arab Cup remains a low point from that run. Canada, by contrast, have been more solid, though four draws in their last five outings suggest they have struggled to put teams away.
With both sides on one point, this match effectively functions as a must-win for both. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Canada vs Qatar live.
Confirmed team news & squads
Canada confirmed starting XI: Maxime Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustáquio (captain), Ismaël Koné, Ali Ahmed; Cyle Larin, Jonathan David. Coach: Jesse Marsch.
Qatar confirmed starting XI: Mahmoud Abunada; Ayoub Al-Oui, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukhi (captain), Homam El Amin; Assim Madibo, Jassem Gaber, Issa Laye; Edmílson Junior, Yusuf Abdurisag, Akram Afif. Coach: Julen Lopetegui.
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Form
CAN-Form
CANCanada
1
-
1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
D
Canada
1
-
1
Ireland
D
Canada
2
-
0
Uzbekistan
W
Canada
0
-
0
Tunisia
D
Canada
2
-
2
Iceland
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
QAT-Form
QAT- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 2/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Canada have recorded one win, four draws, and no defeats across their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup opener on June 12, and they also drew 1-1 with Ireland in a friendly on June 5. The standout result in that run was a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan on June 2. Canada drew 0-0 with Tunisia and 2-2 with Iceland in their earlier warm-up fixtures, giving them a total of six goals scored and three conceded across the five matches.
Qatar have taken one win, two draws, and two defeats from their last five outings. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the World Cup on June 13, secured with a 94th-minute equaliser. Before that, they drew 0-0 with El Salvador on June 6 and lost 1-0 to Ireland on May 28. Qatar's two defeats also include a 3-0 loss to Tunisia in the FIFA Arab Cup in December 2025, with a 1-1 draw against Syria in the same competition rounding out the five. Qatar scored three goals and conceded five across those matches.
Head-to-Head Record
CANLast match
QATThe only recorded meeting between these two sides came in a friendly on September 23, 2022, when Canada won 2-0 away in Qatar. That result stands as Canada's sole head-to-head victory over their Group B opponents, with no other meetings present in the available data.
Confirmed kits
Canada will wear their all-black second kits, with their goalkeeper in a yellow kit with red details.
Qatar will also wear their second choice kits, which are white with a maroon trim. Their goalkeeper will wear a dark green kit with a magenta trim.
The match officials will wear turquoise.
Weather
It is sunny with gentle breeze from the west in Vancouver, with temperatures set to be 73°F (23°C) at kick-off, rising to 75°F (24°C) by full-time. The humidity will be 51% when the game kicks off, though that will fall to 46% by the final whistle. The is no chance of rain, although the roof will be closed at BC Place for all of the FIFA World Cup matches it stages.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Canada vs Qatar today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
