Canada arrive at MD2 frustrated after dropping two points to Bosnia in MD1. With Qatar as opponents at BMO Field, this is the perfect fixture to reassert themselves in Group B. Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies are both fully fit.
At -350, the line implies 78% probability of a Canada win. Expect a high-tempo pressing game from the opening whistle — Canada ranked 4th in CONCACAF qualifying for high turnovers won.
Qatar arrive having almost certainly lost their opening match to Switzerland, making this a dead rubber for tournament progression. Their best-case scenario is an unlikely draw that keeps them technically alive.
Without home altitude or a partisan crowd, Qatar's 5-3-2 defensive block will be tested by Canada's pace. Almoez Ali as a lone striker against Alphonso Davies will be a physical mismatch.
Canada and Qatar have met twice, Canada winning both — 2-1 in 2022 and 4-0 in 2023 friendlies.