Canada secures first World Cup win against nine-man Qatar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada achieved its first-ever World Cup victory against Qatar on June 19, 2026, effectively moving closer to the Round of 16. Jonathan David led the charge with a hat-trick, following a scoring opener by Cyle Larin. Qatar was reduced to nine players after the red card given to Homam Al-Amim and a serious injury to Ismaël Koné caused by Assim Madibo's challenge. Canada took advantage of Qatar's misfortune, with Nathan Saliba scoring from a free-kick and Jacob Shaffellburg credited with an own goal against Qatar. The victory marks the largest win for a CONCACAF team in World Cup history.
- •Jonathan David scores a hat-trick for Canada.
- •Cyle Larin opens the scoring early in the match.
- •Qatar's Homam Al-Amim receives a red card, reducing them to ten players.
- •Ismaël Koné is injured, and Assim Madibo's foul leads to his exit.
- •Nathan Saliba and Jacob Shaffellburg contribute to the scoreline with key goals.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Davies-less Canada run rampant against nine-man Qatar to record first-ever win
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win
"At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup. Jonathan David’s hat-trick led the celebration of the program’s progress over the past decade, marred only by a horror leg injury suffered by midfielder Ismaël Koné in the second half.
"Canada all but secured their place in the Round of 16 after their first-ever World Cup win in a strange game against Qatar. Jesse Marsch decided to rest Alphonso Davies for the entire game as FC Bayer...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:32 AMWorld Cup: Davies-less Canada run rampant against nine-man Qatar to record first-ever win
Canada all but secured their place in the Round of 16 after their first-ever World Cup win in a strange game against Qatar. Jesse Marsch decided to rest Alphonso Davies for the entire game as FC Bayer...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:20 AMCanada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win
At full strength, Canada can go toe-to-toe with any opponent in the Americas. After steady climbs up the Concacaf charts and a credible run to the 2024 Copa América semi-final, all hope was that a talented squad could find their stride at a home World Cup. Jonathan David’s hat-trick led the celebration of the program’s progress over the past decade, marred only by a horror leg injury suffered by midfielder Ismaël Koné in the second half.
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