Qatar face a stern test against co-hosts Canada in their Group B World Cup clash in Vancouver on Thursday, but the Middle Eastern side ​are well prepared and determined to build on their opening result,

Canada hosted the second of the 2026 World Cup's three opening ceremonies before the team's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, with a star-studded cast on hand to celebrate the nation's first World Cup match.

Canada avoided becoming just the second World Cup host nation to lose their tournament opener as they scored late to earn a point from their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The 2026 World Cup kicked into high gear on Saturday, June 13, with a full slate of four matches taking place on both coasts and in two nations.

The USA gets its World Cup campaign started with an exquisite performance, defeating Paraguay in Southern California.