All 48 teams in this year's FIFA World Cup have played at least one game by now and will be looking carefully at qualification scenarios. The top two teams from all 12 groups qualify automatically for the knockout stages, while eight of the best third-place teams will also make the cut.

Today's game is between Canada and Qatar, and it's a pivotal match. Both drew their respective opening games, leaving them with one point each. Soccer pundits claim that a team needs at least a win and a draw (4 points) to improve their chances of moving into the Round of 32, and that is exactly what both Canada and Qatar will aim for.

But of course, only one team can win, unless we see another draw today. Here's how to watch today's Canada vs. Qatar Group B game with or without a streaming subscription.

When Is the Canada vs. Qatar World Cup Match?

The Canada vs. Qatar FIFA World Cup game kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 18 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.

Canada had a narrow escape in their opening group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, coming from behind to level the score at 1-1 in the 78th minute. They controlled much of the possession but created very few chances for their forwards to convert. Backed by strong home support, co-hosts Canada will want to bring their A-game against Qatar and secure all three points. If not now, the task will only get tougher when they face Switzerland in their final group match.

Qatar are coming off an even more nail-biting finish. They scored in the final seconds of their game against Switzerland to level the score at 1-1. That performance earned them one point, but like Canada, they'd also like to add three points to their tally.

With both teams in desperate need of a win, today's match is bound to be another thrilling World Cup face-off.

How to Stream Canada vs. Qatar Live in the US

You can view today's match on either Fox or Telemundo. If you're in the US and have a sports streaming subscription, you'll be able to watch live with services such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and others. If you don't have a streaming subscription, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial.

Check out our full breakdown in our detailed FIFA World Cup streaming coverage.

How to Watch the Canada vs. Qatar Match Online for Free

The Canada vs. Qatar match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms, including:

These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so if you want to watch for free from the US or elsewhere, a virtual private network (VPN) is your best bet. For the Canada vs. Qatar World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN, PCMag's top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location, so you can access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.

Here's how you can access the Canada vs. Qatar match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.

Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Canada and Qatar at no additional cost.

When Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.

This is the first time the event will be hosted by three nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The 23rd World Cup has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games. The eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.

We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.

Source: PCMag.com