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Canada 6-0 Qatar Post-Match Analysis

Jun 18, 2026 · Group B · Completed-match forecast review

Key Takeaway

The final score was 6-0. The model lean hit, the projected score was 2-1, score error was 5, and total-goal error was 2.83.

Model hitHit
Score error5
Goal error2.83
Group impactGroup B

The final score was 6-0. The model lean hit, the projected score was 2-1, score error was 5, and total-goal error was 2.83.

6-0Final score
Canada winModel lean · 74%
2-1Predicted score

Post-Match Data Summary

Final score6-0
Pre-match predicted score2-1
Model directionHit
Score error5
Total-goal error2.83
Actual vs expected goals6 / 3.17

Actual Result

Canada and Qatar completed their Group B match on Jun 18, 2026. The final score was 6-0, producing Canada win.

Pre-Match Forecast Review

The pre-match probabilities were Canada win 74%, draw 16%, and Qatar win 10%. The highest-probability lean was Canada win, and the result call hit.

Expected goals were Canada 2.43 and Qatar 0.75, which rounded to a 2-1 scoreline. The rounded score error was 5 goal(s).

Goals Review

The model expected about 3.17 total goals, while the match produced 6. Total-goal error was 2.83.

Model Backtest Learning Notes

Canada 6-0 Qatar is reviewed from final score, pre-match xG, and model lean. The pre-match lean was Canada win, the actual result was Canada, and the projected score was 2-1. The result direction was useful, but score error still shows whether goals were over- or under-estimated. Actual total goals were 6 versus a pre-match expectation of about 3.17, leaving a 2.83 total-goal error.

Pre-match leanCanada win
Actual resultCanada
Score error5
Goal error2.83

Group Impact

This match counts toward Group B. Read it alongside points, goal difference, remaining fixtures, and lineup availability.

Players, Likely XI Candidates and Availability

This module uses the official FIFA Group B squad list: positions, clubs, international caps and goals.

CAN · FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists

Canada

26 squad players connected; availability: no verified injury feed connected.

Key playersJonathan Christian David · FW · Juventus FC (ITA) · 79 caps · 42 goals
Cyle Christopher Larin · FW · Southampton FC (ENG) · 92 caps · 32 goals
Jonathan Osorio · MF · Toronto FC (CAN) · 92 caps · 10 goals
Alphonso Boyle Davies · DF · FC Bayern München (GER) · 58 caps · 15 goals
Likely XI candidatesMaxime Crépeau · GK · Orlando City SC (USA) · 34 caps · 0 goals
Alphonso Boyle Davies · DF · FC Bayern München (GER) · 58 caps · 15 goals
Richmond Mamah Laryea · DF · Toronto FC (CAN) · 78 caps · 1 goals
Alistair William Johnston · DF · Celtic FC (SCO) · 60 caps · 1 goals
Derek Austin Cornelius · DF · Rangers FC (SCO) · 46 caps · 1 goals
Jonathan Osorio · MF · Toronto FC (CAN) · 92 caps · 10 goals
Stephen Eustaquio · MF · LAFC (USA) · 58 caps · 4 goals
Ismaël Kenneth Jordan Kone · MF · US Sassuolo (ITA) · 42 caps · 4 goals
Jonathan Christian David · FW · Juventus FC (ITA) · 79 caps · 42 goals
Cyle Christopher Larin · FW · Southampton FC (ENG) · 92 caps · 32 goals
Tajon Trevor Buchanan · FW · Villarreal CF (ESP) · 62 caps · 8 goals
Bench depthJacob Everett Shaffelburg · MF · LAFC (USA) · 33 caps · 6 goals
Liam Alan Millar · MF · Hull City FC (ENG) · 42 caps · 1 goals
Tanitoluwa Oluwatimilehin Oluwaseyi · FW · Villarreal CF (ESP) · 26 caps · 2 goals
Ali Ahmed · FW · Norwich City FC (ENG) · 26 caps · 1 goals
Position depthGK: 3 / DF: 9 / MF: 7 / FW: 7
Injuries / suspensionsNo verified injury or suspension feed is connected; no firm absence claim is shown without a public source.

Likely XI candidates are a site estimate, not official starting lineups. Entertainment and analysis reference only.

QAT · FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists

Qatar

26 squad players connected; availability: no verified injury feed connected.

Key playersHasan Khalid H Alhaydos · FW · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 190 caps · 39 goals
Almoez Ali Zainelabdeen M Abdulla · FW · Al Duhail SC (QAT) · 128 caps · 58 goals
Akram Hassan A Y Afif · FW · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 138 caps · 40 goals
Boualem Khoukhi · DF · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 130 caps · 21 goals
Likely XI candidatesMeshaal Aissa M Barsham · GK · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 60 caps · 0 goals
Boualem Khoukhi · DF · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 130 caps · 21 goals
Pedro Miguel D D Correia · DF · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 113 caps · 4 goals
Homam Elamin M Ahmed · DF · Cultural Leonesa (ESP) · 78 caps · 3 goals
Jassem Gaber E Abdulsallam · DF · Al Rayyan SC (QAT) · 39 caps · 1 goals
Abdelaziz Hatim A Mohamed · MF · Al Rayyan SC (QAT) · 132 caps · 11 goals
Karim Boudiaf · MF · Al Duhail SC (QAT) · 129 caps · 6 goals
Assim Omer A Madibo · MF · Al Wakrah SC (QAT) · 66 caps · 0 goals
Hasan Khalid H Alhaydos · FW · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 190 caps · 39 goals
Almoez Ali Zainelabdeen M Abdulla · FW · Al Duhail SC (QAT) · 128 caps · 58 goals
Akram Hassan A Y Afif · FW · Al Sadd SC (QAT) · 138 caps · 40 goals
Bench depthMohammed Muntari · FW · Al Gharafa SC (QAT) · 74 caps · 17 goals
Ahmed Alaaeldin B M Abdelmotaal · FW · Al Rayyan SC (QAT) · 78 caps · 10 goals
Yusuf Abdurisag Yusuf · FW · Al Wakrah SC (QAT) · 46 caps · 3 goals
Ahmed Fathy M Abdoulla · MF · Al Arabi SC (QAT) · 56 caps · 0 goals
Position depthGK: 3 / DF: 9 / MF: 5 / FW: 9
Injuries / suspensionsNo verified injury or suspension feed is connected; no firm absence claim is shown without a public source.

Likely XI candidates are a site estimate, not official starting lineups. Entertainment and analysis reference only.

Trust & Transparency

Last updatedJun 19, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT
SourcesSchedule CSV / prediction CSV / public match center
Review typeModel backtest
Risk noteEntertainment reference only

Conclusion

The final score was 6-0. The model lean hit, the projected score was 2-1, score error was 5, and total-goal error was 2.83.

For entertainment reference only. Forecasts, score probabilities, lineup analysis, and AI conclusions are not betting advice.