Canada scores 6-0 over Qatar in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada secured a dominant 6-0 victory against Qatar on June 18, 2026, during a FIFA World Cup Group B match in Vancouver. Cyle Larin opened the scoring, becoming the country's first player to net two goals in World Cup history, while Jonathan David followed with a hat trick, setting a new record for Canada in a single World Cup game. The team's performance marked the highest goals scored by a CONCACAF team in a World Cup match. Canada previously drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening match and sits atop Group B with four points. They will face Switzerland next on June 24.
- •Cyle Larin scores Canada's first goal at 16 minutes.
- •Jonathan David records a hat trick, achieving a historic single-game performance.
- •Nathan Saliba also contributes a goal in Canada's victory.
- •The match sets a record for most goals by a CONCACAF team in World Cup history.
- •Canada prepares to face Switzerland on June 24 for group advancement.
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan David, Cyle Larin make history in World Cup win over Qatar
"After Cyle Larin made World Cup history for Canada, his teammate Jonathan David decided to take over the record for himself.
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