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Larin, Ahmed to start for Canada against Qatar

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Canada's Cyle Larin (9) celebrates after scoring his sides first goal of the game in the second half of the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. ( (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) (Sam Balkansky)

Jesse Marsch has made two changes to his starting XI as Canada takes on Qatar in Group B action at the FIFA World Cup from Vancouver.

The goal scorer in the 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Southampton’s Cyle Larin, is handed a start in place of Villarreal’s Tani Oluwaseyi.

The other change comes on the wing with Hull City’s Liam Millar moving to the bench in place of Ali Ahmed of Norwich City.

Former Vancouver Whitecaps star Alphonso Davies and Moise Bombito are available on the bench.

Stephen Eustaquio captains the side in Davies’ stead.

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CANADA STARTING XI VS. QATAR

Maxime Crepeau; Alistair Johnston, Luc de Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea; Ali Ahmed, Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone, Tajon Buchanan; Jonathan David, Cyle Larin