Canada 6-0 Qatar: David hat-trick sets Concacaf World Cup record
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match on June 18, 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. The win set a new Concacaf record for the most goals by any confederation team in a single FIFA World Cup match, surpassing the previous high of four goals shared by Mexico and the United States.
Jonathan David led the rout with a hat-trick in the World Cup match, scoring in the 29th minute, 45+3, and 90+2. Cyle Larin opened the scoring for Canada in the 16th minute, and Nathan Saliba added a fifth in the 64th minute. Qatar’s Mohammad Manai also scored an own goal in the 75th minute. Two red cards left Qatar with nine players.
Canada used to wait decades for a World Cup win, but this World Cup match delivered their first-ever victory, coming as part of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The result moved Canada to the top of Group B. Qatar finished eliminated, echoing the earlier shock that the 2022 hosts were the first team knocked out in their home tournament.
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