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World Cup fans in Vancouver get ready to paint the town red

Alphonso Davies is available after a hamstring injury as Canada seeks its first World Cup win and a knockout-round boost.

  • Canada hosts Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver for a Group B match, with both nations seeking their first World Cup victory in their histories.
  • Qatar enters on a seven-game winless streak dating back to last year, while Canada aims to build on a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina, their first-ever World Cup point.
  • Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is fit and available after an MRI showed his hamstring injury is healing well.
  • Marsch emphasized the need for a strong start, urging fans to act as a "12th man" in the stadium to help the Canucks dictate the match's early tempo.
  • With all four teams in Group B currently tied with one point, the result is crucial for both sides as they pursue a knockout stage spot.
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The Canadian football team convincingly defeated the Qatar national team 6:0 (3:0) in the match of the second round of Group B of the World Cup.

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Vancouver (Canada), 18 Jun (EFE).- Qatar's coach, Spanish player Julen Lopetegui, this Thursday asked his players to stand up after the tough 6-0 defeat against Canada and to focus on the last match of Group B against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he described as “a final” for a selection that, he recalled, first contests a World Cup for sporting merits. “We have two options: to start talking about the referee and the things that have happened o…

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AZCentral broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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