Canada secures first World Cup win, defeating Qatar 6-0
11 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Made in the Belgian Pro League: Canada rout Qatar thanks to players who came through the Belgian top flight
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Canada break 32-year World Cup record vs Qatar in historic first win
- 1:58 AMBBC Sport — Canada score six but historic win marred by Kone injury
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Canada claim first-ever World Cup win with 6-0 trashing over Qatar
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan David's Hat Trick Powers Canada To First Ever World Cup Victory Over Qatar
- 12:20 AMThe Guardian Sport — Canada rout nine-man Qatar as Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Canada 6-0 Qatar: Historic first World Cup win puts co-hosts on brink of knockouts
"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...
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:35 AMMade in the Belgian Pro League: Canada rout Qatar thanks to players who came through the Belgian top flight
Canada routed Qatar by a score line of 6-0 to grab their first win at a World Cup. The hosts demolished the 2022 hosts, who ended the game with nine men. Outside of an own goal, the other five goal sc...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:32 AMCanada break 32-year World Cup record vs Qatar in historic first win
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.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 1:58 AMCanada score six but historic win marred by Kone injury
Ismael Kone's serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:57 AMCanada claim first-ever World Cup win with 6-0 trashing over Qatar
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as co-hosts Canada claimed their first-ever World Cup win in style, with a 6-0 thrashing over nine-man Qatar on Thursday. The Canadians started the home tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina but bounced back in the best possible way.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:35 AMJonathan David's Hat Trick Powers Canada To First Ever World Cup Victory Over Qatar
Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar.
- The Guardian SportJun 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. 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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:09 AMHorror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:05 AMCanada 6-0 Qatar: Historic first World Cup win puts co-hosts on brink of knockouts
Standings provided by SofascoreCanada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver, picking up a first-ever World Cup win, all but securing their spot in the knockout stages in the process.Canada flew out...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:03 AM2026 World Cup: Canada smacks Qatar to secure first-ever World Cup win
Jonathan David got a hat trick in the 6-0 victory, as Qatar ended the game with 9 players after picking up 2 straight red cards.
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