Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCanada are set to take to the field this evening against Qatar in the second of their group matches of World Cup 2026.The co-hosts are heavy favourites to win the game and are in with a great chance of getting out of the group stages if they claim three points.The match will be overseen by Chilean referee Christian Garay, a man with a lot of experience and a slightly controversial past.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kFirst Chilean referee at a World Cup for 12 yearsGaray's appointment makes him the first Chilean referee to take charge of a World Cup match since Enrique Osses at Brazil in 2014.He has plenty of experience, refereeing high profile matches in the Copa America, the Copa Libertadores and World Cup qualifiers. You may like Who is the referee for Qatar vs Switzerland? How to watch Canada vs Qatar for FREE: Live stream details Who is the referee for Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina? However, his work hasn't always been appreciated, with Argentine international referee Javier Castrilli requesting he be dismissed from Chilean Liga de Primera games in 2025, after Everton Vina del Mar manager accused him of making unfair decisions against his side.Earlier this year, Garay was criticised for his decision to retract a penalty after VAR intervention in a Saudi Pro match between Al Fateh and Al Hilal.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Nevertheless, he has still been selected for this year's tournament and tonight's match will be his World Cup debut.He will be joined for Canada's game against Qatar by an almost all-Chilean crew, with Jos Retamal and Miguel Rocha his assistants on the touchlines.Fourth Official will be Kevin Ortega from Peru, while Video Assistant Referee will be Juan Lara.Another Peruvian, Michael Orue, will be the reserve assistant referee, in case a substitute is needed.So far there have been four red cards in total shown during the current tournament, with three shown in the opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa.Since then, Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovi was sent off against Switzerland.TOPICSQatarCanadaRyan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
