Canada made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing Qatar 6-0 in a Group B match played in Vancouver. The victory marked Canada's first-ever win in the history of the men's FIFA World Cup.
Canadian star Jonathan David stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, leading his team to a memorable and dominant victory. The other goals were scored by Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba, while Qatar also contributed an own goal.
The match became even more challenging for Qatar after two of their players were sent off, allowing Canada to control proceedings from the opening stages until the final whistle. The result lifted Canada to the top of Group B and boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
However, the celebrations were overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné, who was stretchered off after suffering a severe leg injury. The incident caused concern throughout the stadium and reportedly led to tensions between players from both teams after the match.
Elsewhere at the tournament, the following results were recorded:
Czechia 1-1 South Africa
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
Those results strengthened Mexico's position at the top of Group A, while Switzerland sent a strong statement to their rivals in Group B with an impressive victory.
