Canada secures historic World Cup win with 6-0 victory over Qatar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Canada achieved its first-ever Men's World Cup win with a commanding 6-0 victory over Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver. After a tournament-opening draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada needed a strong performance against a struggling Qatar team. Jonathan David scored a hat trick, while Ismaël Koné sustained a serious injury during the match. Canada now sits undefeated in the group stage and has boosted its chances of advancing further in the tournament.
- •Canada won 6-0 against Qatar in the World Cup match.
- •Jonathan David became the first player to score a World Cup hat trick for a host nation since 1966.
- •Ismaël Koné suffered a serious leg injury during the match.
- •Canada is now undefeated in its World Cup group, seeking further advancement.
- •The match took place at BC Place in Vancouver.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Despite Kone injury, World Cup win is monumental: 'No Canadian will forget this day'
"The night was nearly perfect for Canada, which needed a win in the 2026 World Cup and got it with a 6-0 blowout.
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