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What time is Canada vs. Qatar? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
World Cup co-host Canada hopes home-field advantage will make a difference when they host Qatar.
It’s the first time Canada has two straight World Cup appearances. The team, featuring the likes of Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies, attempts to move past the group stage for the first time in history.
Qatar also attempts to advance out of the group stage for the first time, after hosting the World Cup in 2022. They will rely on captain Hassan Al-Haydos to lead the way.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
What time does Canada vs. Qatar kick off?
This World Cup clash takes place at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and kicks off on Thursday, June 18 at 3 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across North America's time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thurs., June 18 | 6 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thurs., June 18 | 5 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thurs., June 18 | 4 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thurs., June 18 | 3 p.m. |
Canada vs. Qatar live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup match in Canada:
- TV channel: TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, CTV
- Live stream: TSN via Amazon Prime, TSN+, CTV app
This match will be broadcast on CTV and a selection of TSN channels with streaming options available on their dedicated platforms.
TSN can also be added as a separate subscription channel on Amazon Prime with fans able to access all of TSN's live and on demand content.
World Cup fixtures today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Thursday, June 18
- Czechia vs. South Africa (12 p.m.)
- Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 p.m.)
- Canada vs. Qatar (6 p.m.)
- Mexico vs. South Korea (11 p.m.)
Friday, June 19
- United States vs. Australia (3 p.m.)
- Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)
- Brazil vs. Haiti (9 p.m.)
- Turkey vs. Paraguay (12 a.m.)
MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
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