Canada dominates Qatar 6-0 in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada achieved a historic 6-0 victory over Qatar during their FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver. This marked Canada's most successful performance so far in the tournament, having also drawn its opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jonathan David scored three goals, surpassing Canada's total from its previous six World Cup games. Despite the victory, midfielder Ismael Kone was carted off with a serious injury. Canada's early success could pave the way for their first advancement to the knockout stages in World Cup history.
- •Canada outshot Qatar 32-2 in the match.
- •Jonathan David scored three goals in the victory.
- •Ismael Kone suffered a serious injury during the game.
- •The win positions Canada for potential advancement in the tournament.
- •Canada previously lost all six of its World Cup matches before this tournament.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why this World Cup could do for Canada what 1994 did for soccer in the U.S.
"For Canada, this World Cup wasn't about proving the country could be a good host. It's about proving the country can find its place on soccer's world stage.
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