Canada's 6-0 Rout of Qatar Marks First World Cup Victory

On 19 June 2026, Canada’s men’s national team recorded a 6‑0 victory over Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, securing the nation’s first win in a FIFA World Cup finals. Jonathan David scored a hat‑trick, becoming the second player after Lionel Messi to post two hat‑tricks in the tournament. Qatar received two red cards – defender Homm Ahmed in the first half and midfielder Asim Madiro in the second – leaving them with ten men for most of the match. Midfielder Ismael Koné suffered a broken ankle and was ruled out for the rest of the competition.

The win lifted Canada to the top of Group B on goal difference ahead of Switzerland, with both teams on four points after two matches. Canada’s next group‑stage game is scheduled for 25 June against Switzerland at the same venue. The result has generated a surge of enthusiasm among Canadian fans, with the coach noting that “the whole country will remember today.”