Canada secures first World Cup win, defeating Qatar 6-0

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Canada secures first World Cup win, defeating Qatar 6-0
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Canada celebrated its first-ever World Cup victory with a commanding 6-0 win against Qatar on June 19, 2026, in Vancouver. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, while goals from Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba and an own goal by Qatar's Mohammad Manai further emphasized the co-hosts' dominance. Qatar faced significant challenges, receiving two red cards, which reduced them to nine players, and a concerning injury to Canadian midfielder Ismael Koné overshadowed the triumph. With this win, Canada now requires only a draw against Switzerland to advance to the knockout stages.

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  • Canada won 6-0 against Qatar in their World Cup match.
  • Jonathan David scored three goals, including a hat-trick.
  • Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also scored for Canada.
  • Qatar finished the match with nine players due to red cards.
  • Canada needs a draw against Switzerland to secure advancement.
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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. That belief came to life on Thursday, as Jesse Marsch’s side played a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar before a crowd of 52,497 for the country’s first-ever victory at a men’s 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. Continue reading...

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Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.A Jonathan David hat-trick, one apiece form Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba as well as a Qatar own goal sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians, who now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.

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Canada did not just win a men’s World Cup match for the first time, they did it with a level of dominance rarely seen in the tournament’s history. Jesse Marsch’s side thrashed Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver on June 18, in a result that instantly became one of the most significant nights in Canadian soccer history.

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