FIFA World Cup· Kick-off : Thursday, June 18, 2026, 23:00 (UK time)
Canada vs Qatar: 6-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Canada 6-0 Qatar. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Canada at 58%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.2%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (31%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (31%): missed.
Match analysis
Canada and Qatar met on Thursday, June 18, 2026, a FIFA World Cup fixture. Venue: BC Place, Vancouver. Before kick-off, our model gave Canada a 58% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Qatar 18%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (20.5%), followed by 2-0 (14.8%) and 0-0 (14.2%).
Canada are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (1 win, 4 draws), scoring 6 and conceding 4. Qatar have not won any of their last 3 matches (2 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 1 and conceding 2. Canada therefore arrive in far better shape than Qatar. On average Canada score 1.20 and concede 0.80 goals per game; Qatar score 0.33 and concede 0.67. In the table, Canada sit 2nd with 1 points from 1 games, Qatar 4th with 1 points from 1. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Canada have averaged 1.23 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.60 for Qatar.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Canada, 0 for Qatar and 0 draws. In double chance terms, "Canada or draw" stands at 82%, "Qatar or draw" at 42% and "no draw" at 76%.
In short : Canada enters with superior recent form and a 1.23 xG average compared to Qatar's 0.6, plus a head-to-head advantage with one previous win. Both teams sit on 1 point from their opening matches, but Canada's more consistent attacking output suggests they hold the edge in this World Cup encounter.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Canada – Qatar. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (20.5%); the 5 scores below add up to 67% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Canada 1-0 Qatar | 20.5% |
| Canada 2-0 Qatar | 14.8% |
| Canada 0-0 Qatar | 14.2% |
| Canada 1-1 Qatar | 10.4% |
| Canada 2-1 Qatar | 7.5% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.44 expected goals for Canada and 0.51 for Qatar, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 31% and "both teams to score" at 31%. Few goals are expected here. Canada keep a clean sheet in 60% of scenarios, Qatar in 24%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Canada expected goals | 1.44 |
| Qatar expected goals | 0.51 |
| Both teams to score | 31% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 58% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 31% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 13% |
| Canada clean sheet | 60% |
| Qatar clean sheet | 24% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Canada
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Bosnia & Herzegovina · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Ireland · International Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Uzbekistan · International Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Tunisia · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Iceland · International Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
Qatar
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Switzerland · FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| Jun 6, 2026 | El Salvador · International Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| May 28, 2026 | Ireland · International Friendlies | 0-1 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Qatar | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Head-to-head
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Canada, 0 for Qatar and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
Canada
No absences reported.
Qatar
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
- Argentina 3-0 AlgeriaJun 17, 2026
- Austria 3-1 JordanJun 17, 2026
- Portugal 1-1 DR CongoJun 17, 2026
- England 4-2 CroatiaJun 17, 2026
- Ghana 1-0 PanamaJun 18, 2026
- Uzbekistan 1-3 ColombiaJun 18, 2026
- Czechia 1-1 South AfricaJun 18, 2026
- Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & HerzegovinaJun 18, 2026
- Mexico 1-0 South KoreaJun 19, 2026
- Netherlands 5-1 SwedenJun 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Canada vs Qatar prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Canada a 58% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Qatar 18%. Canada are therefore favourites. Final score: 6-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Canada vs Qatar?
1-0 (20.5%), followed by 2-0 (14.8%), 0-0 (14.2%), 1-1 (10.4%) and 2-1 (7.5%).
Will both teams score in Canada vs Qatar?
The probability that both Canada and Qatar score is 31%. Canada have a 60% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Qatar 24%.
How many goals should we expect in Canada vs Qatar?
The model expects 1.95 goals (1.44 for Canada, 0.51 for Qatar). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 58%, over 2.5 goals 31%, over 3.5 goals 13%.
When and where is Canada vs Qatar played?
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 23:00 (UK time), FIFA World Cup. Venue: BC Place, Vancouver.
What form are Canada and Qatar in?
Canada: 1 win, 4 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 4 conceded). Qatar: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 3 matches (1 scored, 2 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Canada and Qatar?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Canada, 0 for Qatar and 0 draws.
What was the Canada vs Qatar result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Canada 6-0 Qatar. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Canada at 58%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.2%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (31%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (31%): missed.
How is the Canada vs Qatar prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.44 for Canada, 0.51 for Qatar) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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