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Canada Secures First Ever World Cup Win with 6-0 Victory Over Qatar
Canada achieved its first-ever win in World Cup history by defeating Qatar 6-0 in the second match of Group B at the 2026 World Cup. This result lifted Canada to the top of the group with 4 points.
Canada secured its first-ever victory in World Cup history by defeating Qatar 6-0 in the second match of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, saw the home team dominate from start to finish.
The first goal came in the 16th minute from Kyle Larin. After a powerful shot by Jonathan David was parried by Qatar’s goalkeeper Mahmud Ebu Neda, Larin capitalized on the rebound to put Canada ahead.
Jonathan David then took center stage in the 29th minute. He reached Tajon Buchanan’s shot that was blocked by the defense and sent the ball into the bottom right corner, doubling the lead.
Qatar faced further difficulties in the 33rd minute when one of their players received a red card. Hamam Emin stopped Kyle Larin in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, initially resulting in a penalty decision, but after video review, it was changed to a free kick, and Qatar was reduced to 10 men.
In stoppage time of the first half, Jonathan David scored again. After Larin’s header was saved by Ebu Neda, David followed up to make it 3-0, which was the halftime score.
Canada continued to press in the second half. In the 51st minute, Qatar’s Asim Madbouh received a direct red card for a harsh tackle on Ismael Kone, who had to be taken off on a stretcher.
In the 64th minute, substitute Nathan Saliba extended the lead to four with a free kick. Then in the 75th minute, Qatar defender Muhammed El Menai scored an own goal, making it 5-0.
Jonathan David completed the scoring in the 90+2 minute. Receiving a pass from Nathan Saliba inside the penalty area, David scored his hat-trick, sealing a historic 6-0 win for Canada.
With this result, Canada rose to 4 points, topping the group. Switzerland trails on goal difference, while Qatar remains with 1 point; before the final group matches, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina are level on points.
The 2026 World Cup is being held jointly by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament features 48 national teams competing.
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