In their opening match, Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina despite being considered the stronger team. Meanwhile, Qatar also earned a valuable point thanks to a last-minute equalizer against Switzerland. This result makes Group B more balanced, with all four teams having 1 point after the first round of matches.
With the home advantage and high expectations from their fans, Canada was considered the stronger contender. However, coach Jesse Marsch's team revealed many weaknesses in their match against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Inaccurate attacking plays made it difficult for the North American team to convert opportunities into goals.
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Canada has the home advantage against Qatar. Photo: Reuters . |
One of the biggest concerns is the condition of captain Alphonso Davies. The Bayern Munich star missed the first match due to a hamstring injury. If he recovers in time and plays against Qatar, the 25-year-old full-back is expected to make a difference thanks to his experience at the highest level.
On the other side of the pitch, Qatar showed commendable fighting spirit by scoring an equalizer in the final minute of injury time against Switzerland. However, the Asian representatives are still struggling with inconsistent form, having gone seven consecutive matches without a win.
The head-to-head history also favors Canada. In their most recent encounter in 2022, the North American team won 2-0 against Qatar in a friendly match. However, the reigning Asian champions certainly don't want to miss the chance to create an upset and keep their hopes alive of advancing beyond the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Source: https://znews.vn/dien-bien-canada-vs-qatar-post1661018.html
































































