Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in historic first World Cup win
Canada demolished Qatar 6‑0 in their Group B match, scoring five or more goals — a first for any team outside Europe or South America in World Cup history. Jonathan David’s hat‑trick, two red cards for Qatar, and a serious injury to Ismael Kone marked a dramatic night at BC Place.
Canada secured a historic 6‑0 victory over Qatar in their Group B match at BC Place Stadium, delivering the nation’s first ever World Cup win in emphatic fashion. Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute, and Jonathan David doubled the lead in the 29th. Qatar’s night unravelled when Homam Al‑Amin was sent off in the 33rd minute, and David scored a third goal in first‑half stoppage time.
Second‑half drama
Things worsened for Qatar when Assim Madibo received a second red card in the 53rd minute for a reckless tackle on Ismael Kone. Kone’s left shin appeared fractured, and he was stretchered off, ending his tournament prematurely. Galvanised by the injury, Canada pressed on: Nathan Saliba, replacing Kone, scored from a free‑kick in the 64th minute and dedicated the goal to his teammate. A 75th‑minute own goal by Mohamed Manai made it 5‑0, and David completed his hat‑trick in stoppage time — the first player to score a World Cup hat‑trick on home soil since England’s Geoff Hurst in 1966.
Record‑breaking win
Canada became the first team from outside Europe and South America to score five or more goals in a World Cup match, according to Opta. The result lifted Canada to the top of Group B, while Qatar sank to the bottom. The victory marks a landmark moment for Canadian football, which is co‑hosting the tournament alongside the US and Mexico.
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