Canada secures first World Cup win, Mexico advances to knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada achieved their first World Cup victory with a 6-0 win against Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver on June 18. Juventus striker Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, while Qatar received two red cards during the match. Mexico also advanced to the round of 16 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in a tightly contested match, with Luis Romo scoring the decisive goal. The United States faced Australia later in Seattle, seeking to secure back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time since 1930.
- •Canada wins 6-0 against Qatar, securing first World Cup victory
- •Jonathan David scores hat-trick for Canada
- •Mexico defeats South Korea 1-0, advances to knockout stage
- •USMNT seeks consecutive wins facing Australia
- •Qatar faces elimination after receiving two red cards
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