Football / FIFA World Cup: Canada Crush Qatar 6-0 as Co-Hosts Make Dominant Start in Vancouver
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Canada defeated nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver, securing their first FIFA World Cup victory and moving to four points, needing only a draw against Switzerland to finish top of the group.
Vancouver, Jun 19: Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, while Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also found the net as co-host Canada defeated nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Friday in Vancouver in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It is the first FIFA World Cup victory for the 2026 co-hosts, who, with four points, are on the precipice of the knockout round. Canadians now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.
Cyle Larin, fresh off his goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, slotted home a rebound in the 16th minute. David took it to another level, pulverising a volley that blazed past Mahmoud Abunada in the 29th.
The celebratory atmosphere at Vancouver's BC Place stadium, however, was soured by a serious injury to Ismael Kone in the 51st minute. Qatar's Assim Madibo upended Kone with a clumsy challenge from behind to leave the Italy-based midfielder writhing in agony and clutching his left leg, AFC reports.
It is the first FIFA World Cup victory for the 2026 co-hosts, who, with four points, are on the precipice of the knockout round. Canadians now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.
Cyle Larin, fresh off his goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina, slotted home a rebound in the 16th minute. David took it to another level, pulverising a volley that blazed past Mahmoud Abunada in the 29th.
The celebratory atmosphere at Vancouver's BC Place stadium, however, was soured by a serious injury to Ismael Kone in the 51st minute. Qatar's Assim Madibo upended Kone with a clumsy challenge from behind to leave the Italy-based midfielder writhing in agony and clutching his left leg, AFC reports.
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Kone was eventually stretchered off the pitch, waving to the crowd as he inhaled from an oxygen pipe and Madibo, who had initially been given a yellow card for the tackle, was sent off after it was upgraded to red following a VAR review.
With Qatar down to nine men, Canada took full advantage to score three more goals. Saliba - who had replaced the injured Kone - curled in a free-kick to make it 4-0 in the 64th minute. The substitute celebrated his goal by racing to the sideline to hold up a replica of the stricken Kone's Canadian jersey.
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Another substitute, Jacob Shaffelburg, then helped make it 5-0, his fierce shot turned into the Qatar goal by defender Mohammad Manai. David then completed his hat-trick in the second minute of stoppage time to complete the win.
The Canadian striker is the first player to score a hat-trick on home soil since Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.
(IANS)
With Qatar down to nine men, Canada took full advantage to score three more goals. Saliba - who had replaced the injured Kone - curled in a free-kick to make it 4-0 in the 64th minute. The substitute celebrated his goal by racing to the sideline to hold up a replica of the stricken Kone's Canadian jersey.
Also Read: Why Was Ivory Coast Forward Denied Entry Into Canada? Wahi To Miss Germany Clash
Another substitute, Jacob Shaffelburg, then helped make it 5-0, his fierce shot turned into the Qatar goal by defender Mohammad Manai. David then completed his hat-trick in the second minute of stoppage time to complete the win.
The Canadian striker is the first player to score a hat-trick on home soil since Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.
(IANS)