Canada, "6-0 Rout of Qatar with 'Two Red Cards' and Own Goal" Secures Historic First World Cup Victory... David Hat-Trick Propels Team to Top of Group B

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Host nation Canada achieved its historic first World Cup victory.

On the 19th (Korea time), Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in the second group stage match of the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With this win, Canada recorded its first-ever World Cup victory.

After drawing with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first match, Canada moved to the top of the group with one win and one draw (four points). Qatar, with one draw and one loss (one point), finished in fourth place, trailing behind Switzerland and Bosnia.

Host Canada pressed from the start of the match. In the 7th minute of the first half, a cross from the right flank was connected by Jonathan David with a non-stop shot, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.

Canada, which maintained its pressure, finally broke the deadlock. In the 16th minute of the first half, David connected with a cross from the right flank with a shot, which the goalkeeper deflected. Kyle Lary then scored by kicking the loose ball directly into the net.

Canada continued its one-sided momentum by scoring another goal. In the 29th minute of the first half, a medium-range shot by Tajon Buchanan deflected and fell to David, who was inside the box. David then shook the net with a right-footed shot.

Qatar found itself in an even more difficult situation, facing a numerical disadvantage. In the 33rd minute of the first half, Homam Ahmed received a red card for tripping Buchanan.

Canada scored a third goal during stoppage time in the first half. David scored his second goal of the match. In stoppage time, after the goalkeeper saved a header attempt by Lary in front of the goal, David displayed his concentration and pushed the ball in. The first half ended with Canada leading 3-0.

In the early stages of the second half, Qatar received a second red card. Ismail Koné fell after a deep tackle by Asim Maboudi. There was no replay of the serious injury on the broadcast, and Canadian players surrounded the fallen Koné to protect him. Maboudi, who made the tackle, also clutched his head in pain, and the referee issued a red card. Fortunately, Koné was carried off on a stretcher and waved to the fans.

Canada's one-sided momentum continued as the fourth goal was scored. In the 19th minute of the second half, Nathan Saliba's spectacular free kick found the back of the net. Saliba performed a celebration by lifting Koné's jersey.

Qatar completely collapsed in the 30th minute of the second half when midfielder Mohamed Al-Mannai scored an own goal. In stoppage time of the second half, David finally completed his hat-trick. The match ended with a 6-0 victory for Canada.

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