Canada hammers Qatar 6-0 for historic first World Cup win

Canada achieved a historic milestone in the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing their first-ever victory with a dominant 6-0 thrashing of Qatar. The match, held at home, saw Jonathan David etch his name in history by scoring a sensational hat-trick, becoming the first Canadian player to achieve this feat in a World Cup. His goals came in the 29th minute, first-half stoppage time, and again in the 90+2 minute, capping off a memorable performance.

Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute, followed by Nathan Saliba's goal in the 64th minute. Qatar's woes were compounded by an own goal from Mohammed Mani in the 75th minute. The visitors also struggled with discipline, having two players sent off during the heated contest. Homam Al Amin was dismissed in the first half, and later, Assim Madibo received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle.

The match was not without its setbacks for Canada, as midfielder Ismaël Kone was forced off on a stretcher in the second half following a heavy challenge. Kone's replacement, Nathan Saliba, later lifted Kone's shirt in celebration after scoring, highlighting the team's solidarity despite the injury. The victory significantly strengthens Canada's position in Group B, marking a strong step forward in their World Cup campaign.