Jonathan David scores hat-trick as Canada tops Qatar at World Cup

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Jonathan David scores hat-trick as Canada tops Qatar at World Cup
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Jonathan David made history by scoring Canada's first World Cup hat-trick in a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar on June 18, 2026. While Canada celebrated the win and David's achievement, they faced a setback with Ismael Koné suffering a serious injury early in the second half, leading to a broken leg after a foul. The injury occurred while Canada was already leading 3-0, further complicating their campaign in the tournament. Coach Jesse Marsch expressed concern for Koné, emphasizing his importance to the team's future. David is currently the top scorer of the World Cup.

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  • Match held on June 18, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver.
  • Canada wins 6-0 against Qatar in the group stage.
  • David becomes the first Canadian to score a World Cup hat-trick.
  • Koné suffers a broken leg from a foul eight minutes into the second half.
  • Marsch acknowledges Koné's significance to the team's future plans.
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Juventus striker Jonathan David has made history for Canada, becoming the country’s first player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup, but Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Koné suffered a serious injury i...

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