Yes, and the betting market agrees. Canada are priced around -450 to qualify for the Round of 32, making Jesse Marsch’s co-hosts strong favourites to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Playing all three group games on Canadian soil, in Toronto and Vancouver, gives them a real edge in a Group B where only Switzerland are ranked clearly above them. Here is the full schedule, where to watch every match in Canada, the latest odds, and exactly what Canada need to go through.
Canada share Group B with Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar. They open in Toronto, then play their final two games in Vancouver.
| Match | Date | Kickoff (ET / PT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Fri, June 12 | 3:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m. | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Canada vs Qatar | Thu, June 18 | 6:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Canada vs Switzerland | Wed, June 24 | 3:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver |
All three matches are at home, a rare advantage that the oddsmakers have built into Canada’s prices.
Bell Media holds the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights, so coverage runs across its English and French networks plus streaming.
If you only care about Canada, CTV is the cheapest route. If you want every match across all four time zones, TSN or TSN+ is the one to get.
For the first time, 48 teams produce 12 groups of four. The top two from every group advance automatically, and the eight best third-placed teams also go through. That is 32 teams into the new Round of 32, and it makes the qualification picture far more forgiving for a side like Canada.
Switzerland, ranked inside the world’s top 20, are the clear favourites to win Group B. That makes the race for second the one that matters most for Canada, with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar ranked lower. Canada, ranked around 30th, have a forward line led by Jonathan David and Cyle Larin and the loudest home support in the group. Even a third-place finish with a healthy goal difference could be enough to sneak into the eight best third-placed spots.
In short: finish in the top two and Canada are through outright. Finish third and they are still very much alive. The market reflects that, pricing Canada as comfortable favourites to advance even though Switzerland are expected to top the group.
The numbers below show where the market sits this week. Lines move during a tournament, so check the current price before placing anything.
To win Group B
To qualify for the Round of 32
To win the World Cup
The takeaway for Canadian fans is clear. The market doubts Canada will win the tournament or even the group, but it makes them strong favourites to do the thing that matters most this summer: reach the knockout stage for the first time.
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The cleaner Canada keep their goal difference, the safer they sit if it comes down to comparing third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What channel is the Canada game on in Canada?
All three of Canada’s group games air on CTV (free-to-air) and TSN in English, and on RDS and Noovo in French.
Can I watch Canada’s World Cup games for free?
Yes. Canada’s matches are carried on CTV, which is available over the air and through the CTV app at no subscription cost.
When does Canada play at the World Cup?
Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto, Qatar on June 18 in Vancouver, and Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver.
Do only the top two teams in Group B advance?
No. The top two qualify automatically, and the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups also reach the Round of 32.
What are Canada’s odds to reach the Round of 32?
Canada are around -450 to qualify, making them strong favourites to advance behind group favourites Switzerland.
Bookmark this page. We update Canada’s standings, odds, and path to the Round of 32 after every group game, so check back before kickoff in Vancouver against Qatar on June 18.
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