Breaking! Canada denied penalty, but Qatar sees red card

A dramatic refereeing moment unfolded in the 2026 World Cup match between Canada and Qatar.

Details: In the 31st minute, a Qatari player fouled a Canadian forward who was breaking through on goal. At first, it looked like a possible penalty, but the foul actually occurred outside the penalty area.

As a result, the referee did not award a penalty to Canada. Instead, the Canadians were given a dangerous free kick, while the Qatari player was sent off.

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At the time of the incident, Canada was leading 2-0. The sending-off made Qatar’s situation even worse, forcing them to continue the match with ten men.

This moment could prove decisive, as Canada, already two goals up, now enjoys a numerical advantage for the remainder of the game.

Reminder: Earlier, we reported that Canada earn their first-ever points at the World Cup